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Lower GI Disorders, As inflammation progresses,, normal not normal, image …

- - - - However, can develop at any age
  - - - Laparoscopic appendectomy
        
        a minimally invasive surgery to remove the appendix through several small incisions
  - - - The obstructed lumen does not allow drainage of the appendix and as mucosal secretion continues
        
        causes swelling and increased pressure and decreases immune system
        
        Visceral nerve fibers send pain impulses causing abdominal pain
        
        The increased pressure decreases mucosal blood flow, and the appendix becomes hypoxic.
        
        this causes ischemia and necrosis of the wall
        
        makes it easily permeable
        
        Toxins leave into the body
  - - - 1. DO NOT APPLY HEAT TO THE APPENDICITIS PATIENT'S ABDOMEN
        
        COULD LEAD TO RUPTURE.
      - 4.Prevent infection
        
        POST OP: provide wound care and assess incision frequently for signs of infection.
        
        Monitor patient temperature and heart rate for signs of potential infection.
      - 3.Encourage patients to walk as able/ permitted to maintain circulation
      - 2.Monitor for adequate bowel movements
        
        Opioids for pain management can lead to constipation