Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.11608/sgnj.29.1.7

Nursing problems after appendectomy in children

Ana Marija Podrug orcid.org/0009-0004-6474-4567 ; Klinički bolnički centar Split, Klinika za dječju kirurgiju, Spinčićeva 1, 21 000 Split, Hrvatska *
Tanja Šimunović-Erpušina ; Klinički bolnički centar Split, Klinika za dječju kirurgiju, Spinčićeva 1, 21 000 Split, Hrvatska

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Appendectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in the pediatric population. Appendicitis in children is often manifested by abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
Healthcare plans for each child are made separately, based on established needs. Problems that children face after appendectomy require careful assessment, care, and support from nurses. Nursing diagnoses include the analysis of symptoms and risks, while nursing interventions aim at alleviating these problems. Nursing-medical problems require timely assessment and interventions to prevent serious consequences. The nurses need to spot complications on time and deal with them. Healthcare regarding the child's discharge is limited to rest, nutrition, avoiding physical activities, and monitoring symptoms.
The nurse's role is crucial in the postoperative period for support, prevention of problems, and provision of care for the child's successful recovery.

Keywords

operation; patient; nursing problems; appendix

Hrčak ID:

316035

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/316035

Publication date:

15.4.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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