I human Case Study-Dorothy Jones, 54 years old Female, CC: Abdominal Pain, Exams of Nursing

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Dx: SBO Feedback: the patients presentation w/ acute mid-abdominal pain, distention, nausca/vomiting, constipation and inability to pass gas is consistent with SBO. An abdominal series confirms the present of multiple dilated loops of small bowel. Her history of 2 prior abdominal surgeries significantly increases the likelihood of her bowel obstruction being secondary to postsurgical adhesions. Approximately 93% of all patients who have had prior abdominal surgery have adhesions; of whom 14% willrequire intervention for adhesion-related sequelae within 10 years of their surgery. Problem statement: Dorothy Jones is a 54 year old female that presents with acute, progressive abdominal pain for 3days. She complains of absence flatus, emesis and abdominal