Appendicitis

RLE 116 - Ward Class

Presented to: Mr. Elmer Marquez

Presented by: Andrea Almajose

INTRODUCTION
Definition:
Appendicitis occurs if your appendix
becomes inflamed or infected.
It can be classified as acute appendicitis
or chronic appendicitis.
 Lymphoid Tissue Hyperplasia

COMMON Fecaliths
CAUSES:
infection

Neoplasia
 CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

RLQ Abdominal pain tenderness NAUSEA & VOmiting

Low-grADE FEVER Inability to pass gas constipation or diarrhea

 DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS/ TOOLS
Patient is placed in a supine position with knees slightly flexed and
Blumberg sign the abdominal muscles should be relaxed. Palpate deeply and
slowly in the McBurney's Point

Rovsing's Sign Palpate slowly and deeply into the left lower quadrant abdomen of
the patient and gradually release the pressure.

Psoas Sign Ask the patient to lie on the left side. Hyperextend the patient's
right leg.

Obturator Sign Support the patient's right knee and ankle. Flex the hip and knee,
and rotate the leg internally and externally.
 01 Blood Test

DIAGNOSTIC 02 Urine Test

EXAMS/ 03 ULTRASOUND
TOOLS
04 computerized tomography (CT)

05 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Medical Management/ Treatment

Intravenous Appendectomy
Antibiotic -- This is a type of surgery to
Therapy Reason 2the
remove appendix.
Removal of the appendix
-- To treat cures appendicitis. If
abdominal appendicitis is untreated, it
infection such as may rupture or burst open
peritonitis. and cause very serious
illness or even death.
 NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessing and relieving pain through medication administration as well as
nonpharmacologic interventions.
Advise patient not to the abdomen as this could lead to rupture.
Prevent fluid volume deficit. If tolerated and the patient is not NPO, oral
fluid intake should be encouraged, and intake and output recorded.
Prevent infection. Maintain a clean environment, provide wound care to the
postoperative patient, and assess incision frequently for signs of infection.
 NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor patient temperature and heart rate for signs of potential
infection.
Administer antibiotics as prescribed by the provider.
Reduce patient anxiety by keeping the patient informed of the plan of care
and ensure the patient is aware of diagnosis and treatment options.
Monitor for adequate bowel movements.
Encourage adequate water intake
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