week 11 infection Flashcards
most common cause of limb swelling
cellulitis
cellulitis
bacteria enters the skin and releases toxins in subcutaneous tissue, causing infection
cellulitis s/s
swelling
localized redness
warmth
pain
cellulitis nursing management
oral/IV abx
elevate affected extremity
warm, moist packs to site every 2-4 hrs
educate about skin/foot care
appendix
attached to cecum below ileocecal valve
fills with byproducts of digestion that empty to cecum
prone to obstruction/infection
most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery
appendicitis
appendicitis risk factors
typically occurs between age 10-30
more common in males
hereditary
appendicitis patho
increased intraluminal pressure causes swelling and obstruction of appendix
tissue becomes ischemic
bacterial overgrowth occurs
appendicitis s/s
RLQ pain or periumbilical pain
nausea, anorexia
fever
rebound tenderness, tenderness at McBurney’s point
appendicitis diagnostics
CBC
CT
pregnancy test/transvaginal US
urinalysis
appendicitis complications
gangrene
perforation
peritonitis
abscess
appendicitis gerontologic considerations
uncommon in older adults
pain may be minimal/absent
bowel obstruction
fever and leukocytosis may not be present
appendicitis medical mgmt
surgery (lapro or gen anasthesia)
3-5 day IV abx
drains may be used
appendicitis nursing mgmt
manage pain and anxiety
prevent FVD, infection at site, atelecetasis
maintain skin integrity
provide appropriate nutrition
diverticulum
sac-like herniation of the lining of the bowel that extends through a defect in the muscle layer