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PN132; Exam1
Second half of lower GI disorders.
Question | Answer |
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Define appendicitis. | Inflammation of the appendix. |
What is the cause of appendicitis? | It is unknown. It is the #1 reason for emergency abdominal surgery in the US. |
What age group does appendicitis primarily affect? | 10-30 y/o. It is rare in infants <2 & the elderly. |
What are the clinical manifestations of appendicitis? | Pain in the epigastric region that shifts to the RLQ. Pain at McBurney's point. Low grade temperature elevation. Elevated WBCs. Rebound tenderness. N&V. |
Assessment;Appendicitis. | Pain- location, severity, etc. Past med hx. N&V? Abd clues- pain, distention, tenderness. |
Nursing interventions for a pt with appendicitis pre-op? | NPO. No analgesics. No laxative. ICE-NO HEAT, could cause rupture. |
Nursing interventions for a pt with appendicitis post-op? | Antibiotics. Possible NG tube. T, C&DB. |