Question 1

i have a necrotic abdominal abscess and it seems to be turning blue at the edges! is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Could be: You need to see a dr. To get an evaluation of the abscess asap!

Question 2

i was wondering how does a person end up with an abdominal abscess? would trauma from sexual abuse be a strong factor?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Abdominal abscess usually occurs from an appendix, a pancreatic inflammation, or more commonly from diverticulitis, and as a complication of surgery. If no cause could be found, then unusual etiologies can be pursued.

Question 3

can you tell me the symptoms of abdominal abscess?

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Fever: The most common symptoms would be fever and pain.  Other symptoms can occur but that would depend on the site of the abscess.

Question 4

which drug is preferable in treating an intra-abdominal abscess?

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Combined therapy: Treating an intra-abdominal abscess is no easy task. Usually this takes a team of doctors - including a surgeon who may be able to drain or to operate, possibly a radiologist to insert a drain, an infectious diseases specialist to pick the right antibiotic, and other general doctors to manage everything else. An ID doc will consider allergies, cultures and clinical data to optimize your treatment.

Question 5

are there any alternative treatments for abdominal abscess?

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Several options: The treatment of abdominal abscesses depends on the location, size, and cause.  Without seeing the imaging it's hard to know the best course of action.  That being said most abscesses are treated with drainage and antibiotics.  The drainage can most often be done percutaneously which means through the skin without a big incision.

Question 6

lrg incisional hernia. 4 surgeries on same scar, removed mesh due to abdominal abscess 4mos ago. pain, lg bulge, elev wbc, nauseated, is it emergent?

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Possibly: If you know you have an elevated WBC you must be in contact with medical care source.  If you also have pain, a bulge, and nausea, you could have an infection or obstruction, either of which could be emergent.  If you have a source of care, go back to them and demand an explanation for the elevated WBC and pain.  Ideally go back to the same people who diagnosed the abscess and removed mesh, O/W ED

Question 7

is it possible to get a nursing diagnosis for leukocytosis?

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I'm not sure: Leukocytosis means an elevated white blood cell count.  This diagnosis can be made by looking at the results of a CBC (complete blood count), which is a lab test done on your blood. So a nurse can tell you that you have leukocytosis just by looking at this result. Reasons for leukocytosis include infection, inflammation, and stress! i hope this helps.

Question 8

what is a nursing diagnosis for chf?

Accepted Answer

Edema,sob,weakness: Although, this could be caused by other diseases, CHF is the first thing that should come to your mind if you have a patient with increasing leg edema and shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs with congested neck veins. These patients need prompt medical attention including diuresis, salt and fluid restriction, and work up for the reason for the development of chf.

Question 9

what is a nursing diagnosis for a patient with acute gastroenteritis and severe dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Virus: Not sure what you mean by nursing diagnosis but most common causes of acute gastroenteritis are usually a virus. Some bacteria such as salmonella and ecoli can lso be a cause but a virus is more common.

Question 10

ideas? what nursing diagnosis is appropriate for hemopneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

Hemopneumothorax: That is the diagnosis; usually results from penetrating or blunt trauma. Evacuating air &amp; blood is priority after ABC stabilization. Pain control is an important nursing consideration. If a result of assault or intoxication, social service/psych involvement is helpful.

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I have a necrotic abdominal abscess and it seems to be turning blue at the edges! is this dangerous?

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I was wondering how does a person end up with an abdominal abscess? would trauma from sexual abuse be a strong factor?

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Can you tell me the symptoms of abdominal abscess?

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Which drug is preferable in treating an intra-abdominal abscess?

A member asked:

Are there any alternative treatments for abdominal abscess?

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Lrg incisional hernia. 4 surgeries on same scar, removed mesh due to abdominal abscess 4mos ago. pain, lg bulge, elev wbc, nauseated, is it emergent?

A member asked:

Is it possible to get a nursing diagnosis for leukocytosis?

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What is a nursing diagnosis for chf?

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What is a nursing diagnosis for a patient with acute gastroenteritis and severe dehydration?

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Ideas? what nursing diagnosis is appropriate for hemopneumothorax?

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