Abdominal Assessment Paper

faces in collecting data with their current paper-based patient monitoring form, the SNs, along with the stakeholders, decided that a new portable electronic based metabolic syndrome monitoring form should be created. Upon further review of the current form, it was discovered that many CER staff members did not have any actual training or guidelines in place in filling out the current form, nor any formal training in measuring blood pressure and abdominal circumference. In designing a new

Introduction This case study examines a recent presentation by a 36 year old woman with acute abdominal pain requiring emergency assessment, and the subsequent diagnosis of acute appendicitis leading to surgical intervention. The aim of this paper is to explore the patient’s relevant presentation, clinical and holistic personal health factors within an emergency nursing framework. Two key areas of care will be identified to critique and examine in detail: acute appendicitis as an immediate concern

purpose of this paper is to thoroughly analyze a patient from a pathophysiological, social, and philosophical perspective. The World Heath Organization (WHO) social determinants of health will be applied to the patient data, emphasizing a phenomenological approach to analyze the determinant of physical environment. By understanding these various influences on a patient’s health status, we can provide a more holistic approach to health care for future patients. Discussion of Assessment Findings and Application

A surgical nurse is responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality healthcare for a patient following surgery. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and outcome evaluation are inherent in the post operative nurse’s role with the aim of a successful recovery for the patient. The appropriate provision of care is integral for prevention of complications that can arise from the anaesthesia or the surgical procedure. Whilst complications are common at least half of all complications are preventable

The following paper will be on the health status and nursing care for patient J.S. Throughout the paper, the reader will be presented with patient information such as: patient history of present illness, pathophysiology of illness, physical nursing assessment, functional health pattern assessment as discussed with patient, laboratory data, applicable nursing diagnoses, and a care plan for two diagnoses. In conclusion will be a brief summary and evaluation of what the author learned from this experience

patients develop symptoms of their diverticulosis, while the remaining five percent develop diverticulitis. The symptoms of diverticulosis are often hard to differentiate and determine because they are often nonspecific symptoms, such as simple abdominal pain that is relieved by moving their bowels (Marrs, 2006). Once inflammation occurs, the diverticulosis is progressed to diverticulitis. This inflammation occurs from the large number of bacteria that target the areas of weakened gastrointestinal

Nursing Assessment Mr. C. is a 57-year-old businessman who was admitted to the surgical unit for treatment of a possible strangulated inguinal hernia.Two days ago he had a partial bowel resection. Postoperative orders include NPO, intravenous infusion of D51/2 NS at 125 cc/in her left arm, nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction. Mr. C. is in a dorsal recumbent (supine) position and is attempting to draw up his legs. He appears restless and is complaining of abdominal pain (7 on a scale of

Syndrome Education is Key Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare disease that is caused by many different factors, but the focus of this paper will be how compression from a body cast or spinal injury causes superior mesenteric artery syndrome. The injuries sustained can lead to a compressed area in the superior mesenteric artery and the abdominal aorta, which in return will lead to an obstructed duodenum. Education is key; if the symptoms are recognized early, then early interventions can

Introduction Enhanced recover after surgery (ERAS) pathway aims is to improve pre-operative care and fitness for surgery, increased information, encourage early mobility, self care post-operatively. It has been widely introduced nationally across many surgical specialities as evidence has shown it improves patient’s outcomes and reduces complications and length of stay in hospital (Nicholson et al 2014, Massimiliano et al 2014). However the effect of ERAS from the patients’ perspectives has not

have been started. She also has had an arterial blood gas (ABG) drawn that has shown acid-base deficits. This paper will discuss how a focused history, physical exam, nursing diagnosis and the nursing process of care is important in helping this patient get better. It will also discuss the differences between a complete assessment and a focused assessment. Focus History Focus assessments are the most important part of care planning and delivery for patients which specific complaints. This patient