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M.A 75F - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Pain relief
    - - N/V
- - - - Older age
      - Diverticular disease
      - Chronic constipation
      - Previous abdominal surgery
    - - Vital signs
      - Abdominal assessment
      - Monitor Ostomy and output
      - Intake & Output
    - - Monitor for sepsis
      - Monitor MAP, temp
    - - perforation (hole) in sigmoid colon -> Leakage of fecal matter and bacteria into peritoneal cavity -> Inflammation -> Localized Abscess
    - - LLQ abdo pain
      - Fever
      - Chills
      - Nausea/vomiting
      - abdo tenderness
    - - Sepsis
      - Septic Shock
      - Peritonitis
      - Bowel obstruction
- - - - Open abdominal surgery where surgeon removes diseased or non-viable parts of the small intenstine
    - - Infection
      - Sepsis
      - Bleeding
    - - Drink fluids to prevent dehydration
      - report abdominal pain, n/v, abdo. distension, not passing stool or gas, or signs of infection
      - Avoid heavy lifting for a few weeks