Question

Katie is having abdominal pain and presents to the emergency department (ED) for treatment. During her stay in the ED, several procedures are performed, including imaging and laboratory testing. It is determined that Katie has appendicitis and she is transferred to the operating room (OR) for surgery. Due to her comorbidities, and the fact that her appendix ruptures prior to surgery, Katie spends two unexpected days in the hospital as an inpatient before being released. During this time, she receives treatment from numerous healthcare professionals. Describe the risks Katie may be exposed to during this hospitalization.

Answer 1

The Katie may be experienced some complications and risks such as :;

There is a chance to increase the postoperative infectious complication rates, especially intra abdominal infections and wound infection.

The risk of superficial wound infection,

Postoperative intra abdominal absess ,

Bleeding,

Blocked bowels

Infection, redness and swelling of the belly

Injury to nearby organs

Limited self care activities

Rare complications such as ileus,

Gangrene of the bowel

Peritonitis .