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Appendicitis - Coggle Diagram
Appendicitis
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Medications
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Cephalosporins: Rocephin (ceftriaxone), Cefotan (cefotetan)
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Pathophysiology
various infections such as virus, bacteria, or parasites, in digestive tract
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Patient Education
Removal of sutures. The nurse instructs the patient to make an appointment with the surgeon to
remove the sutures between the 5th and 7th days after surgery.
Activities. Heavy lifting is to be avoided postoperatively however, normal activity can be
resumed within 2 to 4 weeks.
Home care. A home care nurse may be needed to assist with incision care and to monitor the
patient for complications and wound healing.