Abdominal pain and ventral wall hernia

Assignment Help Science

Reference no: EM134043064

Question

The patient's admitting diagnoses were abdominal pain and ventral wall hernia. The woman presented for hernia repair. At the time of surgery, she was noted to have numerous mid-abdominal adhesions of the peritoneum, mostly in the area of a previous midline scar. Sharp lysis of the extensive adhesions was undertaken, and then the hernia was repaired with mesh via laparoscopic approach. Postoperatively, the patient did very well. Discharge Diagnoses: (1) Ventral wall hernia (2) abdominal adhesions What is the principal diagnosis? K43.6, Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene K43.7, Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene K43.9, Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene K43.2, Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene 18).

Reference no: EM134043064

Questions Cloud

Major role in influencing health policies : News media and social media can potentially play a major role in influencing health policies. Using the concepts learned in this course,

History of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus : A patient has history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) but is being discharged home after antibiotic therapy.

Pam to maintain her medication management : Mrs. Pam to maintain her medication management and her schedule and communication to maintain her jobs this specific occupational challenges or goals?

Concerns or fears about mental health nursing in general : What are your concerns or fears about mental health nursing in general? Are you interested in mental health nursing, or do you approach the topic with some anxi

Abdominal pain and ventral wall hernia : The patient's admitting diagnoses were abdominal pain and ventral wall hernia. The woman presented for hernia repair.

What is the principal diagnosis : What is the principal diagnosis? J44.1, COPD with (acute) exacerbation J18.9, Pneumonia, unspecified J44.0, COPD, with acute lower respiratory infection.

Complete physical assessment on routine basis : As nurses we complete physical assessment on a routine basis, even though they are typically focused assessments.

About inflammation and pain in flexr and pronter muscles : Larry, a 35 year old truck driver complained about inflammation and pain in the flexr and pronter muscles of the forearm where the tendons originate

What side effects and adverse reactions : Explain the uses of this medication. What side effects and adverse reactions will you monitor for while your patient is taking this medication?

User Account

All Pages