chapter 5, GI & chapter 6: (acute abdominal inflammation: peritonitis - nursing interventions)
nursing interventions for the patient with peritonitis include:
- place the patient on bed rest in semi fowler’s position to help what? where?
- give oral hygiene to prevent dying of what? and crackling of what? from what?
- monitor fluid and electrolyte __________
- encourage deep breathing exercises; patient tends to have what? as a result of what?
- use measures to reduce ______
- use meticulous surgical asepsis for wound care, instruct patient about the importance of what?

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(acute abdominal inflammation: peritonitis - nursing interventions)
nursing interventions for the patient with peritonitis include:
- place the patient on bed rest in semi fowler’s position to help what? where?
- give oral hygiene to prevent dying of what? and crackling of what? from what?
- monitor fluid and electrolyte __________
- encourage deep breathing exercises; patient tends to have what? as a result of what?
- use measures to reduce ______
- use meticulous surgical asepsis for wound care, instruct patient about the importance of what?

abbey watson · Accepted Answer

- localize purulent exudate in the lower abdomen or pelvis
- mucous membranes and crackling of lips from dehydration
- fluid & electrolyte replacement 
- shallow respirations as a result of abdominal pain or distention
- reduce anxiety
- ambulation, coughing, deep-breathing, incentive spirometer & leg exercises

chapter 5, GI & chapter 6

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