How long would expect the paralytic ileus to last

Reference no: EM132978318

You are a nurse in a medical-surgical hospital unit caring for a patient who had an open cholecystectomy 3 days earlier. Subsequently, the patient developed a paralytic ileus. Additional complications require continued postoperative antibiotic infusions.

Question a. What nursing assessment finding could indicate the presence of a paralytic ileus?

Question b. Which medical interventions could have contributed to the development of your patient's paralytic ileus?

Question c. How long would you expect the paralytic ileus to last?

Question d. In what ways would you expect a paralytic ileus to resolve?

Question e. List possible nursing diagnoses for this patient related to the surgical procedure and postoperative complications.

Reference no: EM132978318

Questions Cloud

Explain some better alternatives to abortion : Explain some better alternatives to abortion. Explain the difference between spontaneous and procured abortion. As well as their Ethical impact on each one.

Identify a bill that relates to health care : Identify a bill that relates to health care, a social issue, or nursing practice. In order to influence policy, you have to understand how a bill is started

Do regulations present a barrier to mental health care : Do these regulations present a barrier to mental health care? Research your state's current scope of practice for the role of PMHNP.

What happens physiologically in each major body system : Simulation Scenario: Patient is wheezing, Sats drop to 89%, skin is mottled, What happens physiologically in each major body system when a person dies?

How long would expect the paralytic ileus to last : How long would you expect the paralytic ileus to last? Which medical interventions could have contributed to the development of your patient's paralytic ileus?

How fiber and fluid intake facilitate bowel elimination : Describe foods that impact bowel elimination either positively or negatively. Outline how fiber and fluid intake facilitate bowel elimination.

Determine the earnings per share on common stock : Income before income tax expense was $530,100,and income taxes were $79,000 for the current year. Determine the earnings per share on common stock

How might an accurate urinary output measurement be obtained : What is important to remember when collecting a 24-hour urine specimen? How might an accurate urinary output measurement be obtained?

What can cause decreased urinary structure muscle tone : What can cause decreased urinary structure muscle tone? Describe the effects of decreased bladder and sphincter tone on urination.

User Account

All Pages