Nursing Assessment for Appendicitis (NCP for Appendicitis)
Nursing Assessment for Appendicitis - Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Appendicitis Assessment according to Wong (2003), Doenges (1999), Catzel (1995), Betz (2002), among others: A. Interview Get a thorough medical history, especially regarding: The main complaint: the client will get a pain around the epigastrium radiating to the lower right abdomen. Complaints arising under the right abdominal pain may be a few hours later after the pain in the center or in the epigastrium felt in some time ago. Nature of the complaints of persistent pain is felt, may be lost or there is pain in a long time. Complaints which usually accompanies a client complaining of nausea and vomiting, loss of heat. Past medical history: usually associated with health problems the client is now asked of the parents. Diet, eating foods low in fiber. Elimination habits. 2. Physical examination General condition: the client looks sick mild / moderate / severe. Circulation: tachycardia. Respiratory: Tachypnea, shallow brea...