Proceso de atención de enfermería en paciente con diverticulosis yeyunal basado en la teoría de Virginia Henderson

Abstract

Diverticulosis is an intestinal disorder that leads to multiple complications in the digestive tract, associated with congenital factors and conditions that lead to the formation of diverticula in different parts of the intestine. Jejunal diverticulosis is very rare in diverticular disease, however, for this reason it is still considerable since it influences the obstruction of the intestinal content and leads to stages of diverticulitis that may require surgical intervention depending on the stage of the diverticulitis. illness. It is necessary that the patient's symptom picture be stabilized during his hospitalization to avoid complications. Given this background, this work details the nursing care plan that could be used in this condition, emphasizing patient assessment through Virginia Henderson's 14-needs theory, evidencing findings on feeding and elimination needs, as well as physical comfort. , applying care that allows replenishing fluids, contributing to the elimination of feces and interventions in the administration of medications and procedures in order to return physical well-being to its greatest possibility and reduce the symptomatology.