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Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. Here are 4 nursing care plans for appendectomy

Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain May be related to Muscle spasms Movement of bone fragments, edema, and injury to the soft tissue Traction/immobility device Stress, anxiety Possibly evidenced by Reports of pain Distraction; self-focusing/narrowed focus; facial mask of pain Guarding, protective behavior; alteration in muscle tone; autonomic responses Desired Outcomes Verbalize relief of pain. Display relaxed manner; able to participate in ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Pain, acute May be related to Destruction of skin/tissues; edema formation Manipulation of injured tissues, e.g., wound debridement Possibly evidenced by Reports of pain Narrowed focus, facial mask of pain Alteration in muscle tone; autonomic responses Distraction/guarding behaviors; anxiety/fear, restlessness Desired Outcomes Report pain reduced/controlled. Display relaxed facial expressions/body posture. Participate in activities and sleep/rest appropriately. 11 Burn ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain May be related to Decreased myocardial blood flow Increased cardiac workload/oxygen consumption Possibly evidenced by Reports of pain varying in frequency, duration, and intensity (especially as condition worsens) Narrowed focus Distraction behaviors (moaning, crying, pacing, restlessness) Autonomic responses, e.g., diaphoresis, blood pressure and pulse rate changes, pupillary dilation, increased/decreased respiratory rate Desired Outcomes Pain Level (NOC) ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain May be related to Distension of intestinal tissues by inflammation Presence of surgical incision Possibly evidenced by Reports of pain Facial grimacing, muscle guarding; distraction behaviors Autonomic responses Desired Outcomes Report pain is relieved/controlled. Appear relaxed, able to sleep/rest appropriately. 4 Appendectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Appendectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Risk for ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain May be related to Mucosal irritation: bladder distension, renal colic; urinary infection; radiation therapy Possibly evidenced by Reports of pain (bladder/rectal spasm) Narrowed focus; altered muscle tone, grimacing; distraction behaviors, restlessness Autonomic responses Desired Outcomes Report pain relieved/controlled. Appear relaxed. Be able to sleep/rest appropriately. 5 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Urinary Retention — ...

Nursing Diagnosis:  Pain, acute May be related to Inflammation of lung parenchyma Cellular reactions to circulating toxins Persistent coughing Possibly evidenced by Reports of pleuritic chest pain, headache, muscle/joint pain Guarding of affected area Distraction behaviors, restlessness Desired Outcomes Verbalize relief/control of pain. Demonstrate relaxed manner, resting/sleeping and engaging in activity appropriately. 8 Pneumonia Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Ineffective Airway Clearance ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Pain [acute]/chronic May be related to Disease process (compression/destruction of nerve tissue, infiltration of nerves or their vascular supply, obstruction of a nerve pathway, inflammation) Side effects of various cancer therapy agents Possibly evidenced by Reports of pain Self-focusing/narrowed focus Alteration in muscle tone; facial mask of pain Distraction/guarding behaviors Autonomic responses, restlessness (acute pain) Desired Outcomes Report ...