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Appendicitis 220
Appendicitis review 220
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a appendicitis? | inflammation and infection of the appendix |
| What can an appendicitis lead to? | necrosis and perforation of the intestinal wall |
| What is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in children? | appendicitis |
| What does the nurse assess when looking for appendicitis? | generalized abdominal pain, pain localized at Mcburneys point, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, anorexia, diarrhea, constipation, WBC may or may not be elevated |
| What is the clinical thearpy for Appendicitis? | appendectomy |
| What should be done pre-op for an appendectomy? | NPO, allow child to assume comfortable position, assess for abdominal distention, do not apply heat or use enemas |
| What does sudden relief of pain with an appendicitis indicate? | possible rupture |
| What is post-op care of an appendicitis? | vitals signs, I and O's, If appendix ruptured-NG tube, penrose drain, antibotics |