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peritonitis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Def of the peritoneum | double layered membrane that lines the walls and organs of the abdominal cavity |
| Peritonitis: what is the medical Tx | NG tube, IV fluids, Antibiotics, analgesics, surgical Tx, peritonial lavage, abdominal surgery |
| what is a peritoneal lavage | washing of the peritoneal cavity done during surgery |
| Nursing Dx for peritonitis | Acute pain, decreased cardiac output, imbalanced nutrition (less than), anxiety, fear, ineffective coping |
| interventions for peritonitis | fast tx, administer opioid anagelsics, monitor I and O, monitor Vs, monitor patency of NG, administer antemetics if ordered, 1st few days in ICU, life threatening, w/out prompt Tx septicemia may occur |