Appendectomy
Name 3 symptoms of appendicitis
Fever, pain in right side of lower abdomen, nausea& vomiting, lost of appetite, constipation or diarrhea , abdominal bloating
What is a colectomy?
A surgical procedure to remove all or parts of the colon.
What is an appendectomy and name one indication and contradiction of an appendectomy?
A surgical procedure used to remove the appendix. Indication- acute appendicitis,Recurrent appendicitis
Contradiction-uncontrolled systemic infection,unstable patients
Name the 4 different types of colectomy.
Total colectomy
Partial colectomy
Hemicolectomy
Proctocolectomy
Name three post-operative nursing management of an appendectomy.
Administer Prescribed analgesics
Monitor vital Signs Frequently
Inspect surgical site for infection
Assist patient with early ambulation and out of bed movement
Name three preoperative diagnostic procedures of a colectomy
Colonoscopy
Ct scan
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-ray
CBC Blood test