Nursing Care Plan – Appendectomy
Posted by: AdminAugust 7, 2011 · 1 Comment
Appendectomy is the removal of the inflamed appendix. In an open, conventional, and uncomplicated appendectomy, the surgeon removes the appendix through an incision approximately 3 inches long in the right lower quadrant. The incision is larger if the appendix is in a typical position or if peritonitis is present.
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this is wrong. y call it a diagnosis if it has the word MAY BE.