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I. INTRODUCTION
Background Study
We, the group A2, have chosen to present a case of Intestinal Parasitism because we
want to broaden our knowledge in this kind of disease and on how to prevent this in our own
special way.
Significance of the study
As a student nurse
This study will enable the students to understand better about Intestinal
Parasitism and will explain the different risk factors for developing the disease, including
consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water and travel or
residence in areas of poor sanitation Since we are client-centered, we really should
consider our patient’s comfort and this study will give the students sufficient knowledge
that will help them to plan and implement nursing care plans that will satisfy patient’s
needs.
To the patient
This study will enable the patient to recognize factors affecting her health status and be
able to inform everything that will be helpful in the prevention of the disease.
Scope and Limitations
This study includes the collection of information specifically to the patient’s health
condition. The study also includes the assessment of the physiological and psychological status,
adequacy of support systems and care given by the family as well as the other health care
provider.
Goal and Objectives
Goal:
This study aims to convey familiarity and to provide an effective nursing care to a
patient diagnosed with Intestinal Parasitism through understanding the patient history, disease
process and management.
Objectives:
1. To discuss the anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology of the patient’s condition, usual
clinical manifestations and possible complications of this condition.
2. To have knowledge to the client medication and be familiar to that medication.
3. To formulate a workable nursing care plan on the subjective and objective cues
gathered through nurse-patient interaction to be able to help the patient recover.
Overview of Disease
Intestinal Parasitism- Infestation of the intestinal lumen and wall by nematodes, cestodes and
immature trematodes.
Signs and Symptoms
Gastrointestinal complaints such as pain, diarrhea, nausea, and perianal itching are common in
many intestinal parasitic infestations. Parasites cause morbidity in humans in different ways, by:
· affecting nutritional equilibrium

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· inducing intestinal bleeding
· inducing malabsorption of nutrients
· competing for absorption of micronutrients
· reducing growth
· reducing food intake
· causing surgical complications such as obstruction, rectal prolapse and abscess
· affecting cognitive development.
The GI tract may be inhabited by many species of parasites. Their cycles may be direct,
in which eggs and larvae are passed in the feces and stadial development occurs to the infective
stage, which is then ingested by the final host. Alternatively, the immature stages may be
ingested by an intermediate host (usually an invertebrate) in which further development occurs,
and infection is acquired when the intermediate host or free-living stage shed by that host is
ingested by the final host. Sometimes, there is no development in the intermediate host, in
which case it is known as a transport or paratenic host, depending on whether the larvae are
encapsulated or in the tissues. Clinical parasitism depends on the number and pathogenicity of
the parasites, which depend on the biotic potential of the parasites or, when appropriate, their
intermediate host and the climate and management practices. In the host, resistance, age,
nutrition, and concomitant disease also influence the course of parasitic infection.
Anatomy and Physiology of Affected Organ System
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The human digestive system is a complex series of organs and glands that
processes food. In order to use the food we eat, our body has to break the food down into
smaller molecules that it can process; it also has to excrete waste.
Most of the digestive organs (like the stomach and intestines) are tube-like and
contain the food as it makes its way through the body. The digestive system is essentially a
long, twisting tube that runs from the mouth to the anus, plus a few other organs (like the liver
and pancreas) that produce or store digestive chemicals.

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I. INTRODUCTION Background Study We, the group A2, have chosen to present a case of Intestinal Parasitism because we want to broaden our knowledge in this kind of disease and on how to prevent this in our own special way. Significance of the study As a student nurse This study will enable the students to understand better about Intestinal Parasitism and will explain the different risk factors for developing the disease, including consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water and travel or residence in areas of poor sanitation Since we are client-centered, we really should consider our patient’s comfort and this study will give the students sufficient knowledge that will help them to plan and implement nursing care plans that will satisfy patient’s needs. To the patient This study will enable the patient to recognize factors affecting her health status and be able to inform everything that will be helpful in the prevention of the disease. Scope and Limitations This study includes the collection of information specifically to the patient’s health condition. The study also includes the assessment of the physiological and psychological status, adequacy of support systems and care given by the family as well as the other health care provider. Goal and Objectives Goal: This study aims to convey familiarity and to provide an effective nursing care to a patient diagnosed with Intestinal Parasitism through understanding the patient history, diseas ...
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