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NCP Appendicitis

The nursing care plan assessed a patient complaining of abdominal pain. Objective findings included facial grimacing, guarding behavior, and rebound tenderness. Vital signs were within normal limits. The diagnosis was suspected appendicitis. The plan was for 4 hours of nursing interventions including relaxation techniques and comfort measures to reduce pain and abdominal tension. The expected outcome was the patient demonstrating use of relaxation skills to promote comfort.

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NCP Appendicitis

The nursing care plan assessed a patient complaining of abdominal pain. Objective findings included facial grimacing, guarding behavior, and rebound tenderness. Vital signs were within normal limits. The diagnosis was suspected appendicitis. The plan was for 4 hours of nursing interventions including relaxation techniques and comfort measures to reduce pain and abdominal tension. The expected outcome was the patient demonstrating use of relaxation skills to promote comfort.

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NURSING CARE PLAN

ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS INFERENCE PLANNING INTERVENTION RATIONALE EVALUATION


Subjective:
Masakit ang
tiyan ko as
verbalized by
patient.
· Acute pain
related to
inflammation
of tissues.
· Appendicitis is
inflammation of
the vermiform
appendix
caused by an
· After 4 hours
of nursing
interventions
, the patient
will
demonstrate
Independent:
· Investigate pain
reports, noting
location, duration,
intensity (0-10
scale), and
characteristics
· Changes in
location or
intensity are not
uncommon but
may reflect
developing
· After 4
hours of
nursing
intervention
s, the
patient was
Objective:
· Facial mask
of pain.
· Guarding
behavior.
· Rebound
tenderness.
· V/S taken as
follows:
obstruction
attributable to
infection,
stricture, fecal
mass, foreign
body or tumor.
Appendicitis
can affect
either gender
at any age, but
is most
common in
males ages 10
use of
relaxation
skills, other
methods to
promote
comfort.
(dull, sharp,
constant).
· Maintain semifowler s
position.
· Move patient
slowly and
deliberately.
complications.
· Reduces
abdominal
distention,
thereby
reduces
tension.
· Reduces
muscle tension
or guarding,
which may help
minimize pain
of movement.
able to
demonstrate
use of
relaxation
skills, other
methods to
promote
comfort.
T: 37.3
P: 80
R: 18
Bp: 110/90
to 30.
Appendicitis is
the most
common
disease
requiring
surgery. If left
untreated,
appendicitis
may progress
to abscess,
perforation,
subsequent
peritonitis, and
death.
· Provide comfort
measure like
back rubs, deep
breathing.
Instruct in
relaxation or
visualization
exercises.
Provide
diversional
activities.
· Provide frequent
oral care.
Remove noxious
environmental
stimuli.
· Promotes
relaxation and
may enhance
patient s coping
abilities by
refocusing
attention.
· Reduces
nausea and
vomiting, which
can increase
intra-abdominal
pressure or
Collaborative:
· Administer
analgesics as
prescribed.
pain.
· Reduce
metabolic rate
and aids in pain
relief and
promotes
healing.
Collaborative:
· Administer
analgesics as
prescribed.
pain.
· Reduce
metabolic rate
and aids in pain
relief and
promotes
healing.

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