Example Care Plan_Intussusception
Intussusception Pathochart
Intussusception for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Intussusception Definition/Etiology: Bowel segment telescopes into an adjacent bowel segment More common in pediatric patients but can also happen in adults! Kids = Infections, anatomical factors, idiopathic. Most common under 18 months of age Adults = Mass, post-surgical adhesions, G/J tube Pathophysiology: Bowel segment slides in on itself which can disrupt blood flow, […]
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Intussusception
Lesson Objectives for Nursing Care Plan for Intussusception Understanding Intussusception: Comprehend the pathophysiology and etiology of intussusception, including the telescoping of one part of the intestine into another and the common causes in pediatric patients. Recognizing Clinical Signs and Symptoms: Identify the clinical manifestations of intussusception, such as severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and the presence […]
Intussusception
Overview Portion of the intestine telescopes into another portion Nursing Points General Most common cause of intestinal obstruction for kids < 3 yrs Assessment Red currant, jelly-like stool Abdominal pain Cyclical Pulling legs to chest Nausea Vomiting of gastric contents Green bile = obstruction Sausage-shaped mass in the abdomen Signs of perforation (peritonitis) Fever N/V […]