Title: Assignment 1
Course: NUR 1210C Adult Health > Section: Module 1 - Perioperative Nursing

Assignment # 1: Case Study Adult Health I - Appendicitis Preoperative/Postoperative

T.D., 18 year old male presents with abdominal pain. Pulse 78 Fever 101 degrees F, Blood Pressure 128/84, No complaints of diarrhea, no vomiting. Rebound tenderness noted upon assessment. The physician suspects appendicitis and begins to complete a thorough assessment and write orders.
1. Explain the pathophysiology of appendicitis.
2. List the clinical manifestations that a client with appendicitis may present with?
3. What are the complications that may occur if the client is left untreated.
4. What are the lab tests that may be ordered for this client?
5. The client is scheduled for a laparoscopy appendectomy what should the nurse anticipate to do postoperatively.