Paralytic ileus Flashcards
1
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Signs and symptoms
A
Absent bowel sounds
Abdo pain
Nausea and vomiting
2
Q
What is paralytic ileus
A
inability of intestine to conduct peristalsis
3
Q
Aetiology
A
Most commonly caused by surgical manipulation of bowels
4
Q
Nursing diagnoses
A
Risk of bowel abstraction related to impaired peristalsis
Nausea related to impaired peristalsis
Constipation r/t impaired peristalsis
5
Q
Assessments
A
abdo assessment
food and fluid chart
braden scale
6
Q
interventions
A
commence pt on clear fluid diet
Admin pain medication as prescribed
encourage mobilisation
7
Q
rational for
commence pt on clear fluid diet
Admin pain medication as prescribed
encourage mobilisation
A
To prevent food backing up on bowel
For comfort
To help stimulate peristalsis
