Describe the pathophysiology of diverticulitis

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Lou Thao is a 43-year-old Vietnamese American male who is on the medical-surgical unit for recovery following colon resection that resulted in a temporary colostomy without complications. It is currently 1930, at which time Mr. Thao is experiencing significant pain at the incision site. As pain stabilizes, the colostomy bag begins to leak.

Based on scenario given

1. For each of the following labs answer the following questions:

Diagnostic Tests

Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

Hematocrit and Hemoglobin (H&H)

Why is the diagnostic test being done?

What will the results indicate related to the disease process?

What results might you anticipate in the given scenario?

2. Describe how to perform a post-operative assessment related to the description of the given background scenario.

3. Describe the pathophysiology of diverticulitis and the need for laparoscopic sigmoid colon resection as you would to educate your patient, including common signs/symptoms or findings. List any addition teaching that is pertinent to the condition, including possible treatment options.

4. List three possible nursing diagnoses related to the background scenario.

5. List several nursing interventions that you would keep in mind as you go into assess this patient related to those nursing diagnoses.

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