NGN Case Study Title: Colon resection: Diverticulitis Pre-op and Post-op Care Scenario: An otherwise healthy 60-year-old
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:21 pm
NGN Case Study
Title: Colon resection: Diverticulitis Pre-opand Post-op Care
Scenario: An otherwise healthy 60-year-oldmale, with diverticulosis that was diagnosed during a colonoscopy 5years ago, was admitted into the hospital today with complaints ofextreme left lower abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.A CT scan done in the emergency department confirmed his diagnosisto be diverticulitis. The nurse documents the following assessmentfindings:
1. NGN Item Type: Enhanced Hot Spot
Highlight the assessment findings that require follow-upby the nurse.
Rationale for your choices above:
Title: Colon resection: Diverticulitis Pre-opand Post-op Care
Scenario: An otherwise healthy 60-year-oldmale, with diverticulosis that was diagnosed during a colonoscopy 5years ago, was admitted into the hospital today with complaints ofextreme left lower abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.A CT scan done in the emergency department confirmed his diagnosisto be diverticulitis. The nurse documents the following assessmentfindings:
1. NGN Item Type: Enhanced Hot Spot
Highlight the assessment findings that require follow-upby the nurse.
Rationale for your choices above: