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Acute pain may be related to distention of intestinal tissue by inflammation and presence of surgical incision.
OBJECTIVE: (+) facial grimace (+) guarding behavior Pain noted; pain scale of 5/10 w/ dryness of lips noted
Appendectomy is the removal of the inflamed appendix. In an open, conventional, and uncomplicated appendectomy, the surgeon removes the appendix through an incision approximately 3 inches long in the right lower quadrant. The incision is larger if the appendix is in a typical position or if peritonitis is present.
After 1 hour of nursing interventions, the Patient will report pain is relieved or controlled and appear to be relaxed, able to sleep and rest appropriately.
Keep at rest in high-fowlers postion Instructed to moisten lips or garle lips Encouraged to do deep breathing exercises Emphasized to maintain NPO till further orders Monitored for signs and symptoms of infection.
After 1 hour of nursing interventions, the Patient was able to report pain is relieved or controlled and appear to be relaxed, able to sleep and rest appropriately.