Dyspepsia, also known as upset stomach or indigestion, refers to a condition of impaired digestion. It is a medical condition characterized by chronic or recurrent pain in the upper abdomen, upper abdominal fullness and feeling full earlier than expected when eating. It can be accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea, or heartburn. Dyspepsia is a common problem, and is frequently due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastritis, but in a small minority may be the first symptom of peptic ulcer disease (an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum) and occasionally cancer. Hence, unexplained newly-onset dyspepsia in people over 55 or the presence of other alarming symptoms may require further investigations.


Nursing Diagnosis for Dyspepsia

Acute pain : epigastric related to irritation of the gastric mucosa.

Goal: The decrease or disappearance of pain, with the criteria of the clients reported a decrease or loss of racial pain.

Nursing Intervention and Rational for dyspepsia

1. Assess the level of pain, weight (scale 0-10)
Rational: Useful in monitoring the effectiveness of the drug, the progress of healing

2. Give a break with the position semifowler
Rational: With the semi-Fowler's position may relieve abdominal tension is increased by the supine position

3. Encourage clients to avoid foods that can increase stomach acid work
Rational: It can eliminate the pain acute / severe and lower peristaltic activity.

4. Encourage clients to remain set eating time
Rational: Prevent the occurrence of burning in the gut / epigastric

5. Observation of vital signs every 24 hours
Rational: As an indicator to proceed next intervention

6. Discuss and teach relaxation techniques
Rational: Reduce pain or can be controlled

7. Collaboration with an analgesic drug delivery
Rational: Eliminate the pain and facilitate cooperation with other therapeutic interventions.

Nursing Intervention Nursing Care Plan for Dyspepsia
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