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OOPHARITIS - Coggle Diagram
OOPHARITIS
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Nursing care plan
Nursing Implementation
Establish drug allergies, then administer an antibiotic and an analgesic as ordered
Monitor vital signs for fever and fluid intake and output for signs of dehydration. Watch for abdominal rigidity, possible signs of developing peritonitis.
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Stress the need for the patient's sexual partner to be examined and, if necessary, treat infection and discuss the use of condoms to prevent the sexually transmitted disease from spreading
To prevent recurrence, encourage compliance with treatment and explain the disease and its severity
Encourage the patient to discuss her feelings, also after emotional support help her develop effective coping strategies
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Pathophysiology
Infection ascends from bacterial colonization of the cervix and extends to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and the ovary.
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia typically are colonized from the cervix in cases of oophoritis, but these pathogens are rarely isolated in ovarian tissue.
Definition
Oophoritis is a type of female pelvic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the ovaries. It’s caused by a bacterial infection, usually the result of a sexually transmitted disease.
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