Rajwinder Kaur Samra
Unitek College
216B
Professor Turner
April 12, 2024
Assignment: Weekly Clinical Guided Reflection/Analysis.
1. What is the difference between a. and a. When caring for my patient with cholecystitis, it was necessary to follow standard precautions and infection control guidelines to minimize the risk of complications and prevent the spread of infection. This included proper hand hygiene, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and ensuring all equipment and surfaces were correctly sanitized. One helpful resource for national goals I used was the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthcare-Associated Infection …show more content…
The rationale for this choice is that cholecystitis is characterized by gallbladder inflammation, which can cause severe pain and discomfort. The pain can be so intense that it may interfere with the patient's ability to perform daily activities, leading to decreased quality of life. Therefore, managing the pain is crucial to improving the patient's overall well-being and ability to function. Additionally, pain management can help reduce stress and anxiety, which may exacerbate the symptoms of cholecystitis. 3. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'? For my patient with cholecystitis, the pathophysiology behind the highest priority problem of managing pain is related to the inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis is caused by the obstruction of the cystic duct, which leads to the accumulation of bile and subsequent gallbladder inflammation. This inflammation can cause severe pain, discomfort, and other symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting. The pain associated with cholecystitis is usually located in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen and can radiate to the back or shoulder. The pain can be so intense that it may …show more content…
15. What is the difference between a.. Pain Management: Managing pain is a crucial intervention for patients with cholecystitis due to the severe pain and discomfort associated with the condition. According to a study by Khan et al. (2019), analgesics like NSAIDs and opioids are recommended for pain management in patients with cholecystitis. The study also suggests that regional nerve blocks like the transversus abdominal plane (TAP) block can be an effective alternative for pain management in patients who are not suitable for opioid analgesia. Antibiotic Therapy: Antibiotics are often prescribed to patients with cholecystitis to treat the underlying infection. According to the American College of Surgeons (2017), a combination of a third-generation cephalosporin and metronidazole or a fluoroquinolone plus metronidazole can be used as an initial antibiotic therapy. The choice of antibiotics may depend on the