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Appendicitis (Signs and Symptoms (loss of appetite, constipation, diarhoea…
Appendicitis
Signs and Symptoms
loss of appetite
constipation
diarhoea
nausea and vomiting
abdominal bloating
Diagnostic procedures
Rectal exam
Abdominal pain to detect inflammation
blood tests to detect inflammation
CT scans
Ultrasound
Pathophysiology
Appendix become inflamed and edematous
Appendix is kinked by foreign body
inflammation increases intraluminal pressure
severe pain in right lower quadrant of abdomen
inflamed appendix fills with pus
Nursing management
position the patient on semi-fowlers position
Avoid indiscriminate palpation of the abdomen
frequently monitor vitals signs of worsening conditions
assess the severity of the patient's pain
manage the wound asceptically
Diet
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables
Whole grain breads
cereals with fiber
low fat food like plain rice
Treatment
Surgery including appendectomy
Administer antibiotics such as rocephin
pain medications such as ibuprofen
Defination
inflammation of the appendix
Causes
traumatic injury
enlarged lymphoid follicles
hardened stool
tumors