Proceso de atención de enfermería en paciente adulto mayor con apendicitis aguda

Abstract

Acute appendicitis is the acute inflammatory course of the cecal or vermiform appendix that is a small mobile sac located at the base of the cecum near the ileocecal valve; this pathology is commonly associated with acute abdomen. Approximately between 7 and 12% of the population worldwide would develop appendicitis throughout their life, occurs more frequently in the second and third decade of life, however it can appear at any age; being more frequent in the masculine gender than in the feminine one. Among the main causes that can lead to appendicitis we have the obstruction of the appendiceal light caused by appendicoliths, the presence of foreign bodies, microorganisms among the most common parasites, Ascaris lumbricoides and the bacterium Escherichia Coli. The objective of this research study was the application of the nursing care process focused on the scientific analysis and the use of its phases such as assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation associated with the 14 basic needs of the Theory of Virginia Henderson directed to the direct care of the patient, which will help us identify the problems that affect the person. The following research work was carried out through bibliographic review of sources with updated scientific bases, with a time interval within the last 5 years (2013-2018), the information shown below belongs to internet pages, magazines and books.