Created by Ashley Harvey
1. Acute Pain
2. Risk for deficient fluid volume
3. Risk for diarrhea
Can worsen or mask the symptoms of colitis
*Avoid all alcohol use*
1. Provide adequate pain management
2. Promote bedrest
3. Restart oral fluid intake gradually
4. Observe for fever, tachycardia, lethargy, leukocytosis, decreased serum protein, anxiety, and prostration.
1. EDG & C-scope (Thursday)
--> Polyethylene prep done Wednesday
--> NPO at midnight for procedure
Anion gap = 11
Alkaline phosphatase = 171
WBC = 17.7 *109
Albumin= 30
Urea = 1.3
4. These symptoms may signify that toxic megacolon or perforation and peritonitis are imminent or have occurred, necessitating immediate medical intervention.