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Appendicitis, Appendicitis: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix s/s Behavior changes: irritable, confused, etc., Fever Nsg intervention 1. antpyretics 2. expose skin to air 3. coll, moist compresss to forehead 4. increase air circulation, Appendicitis: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix s/s RLQ Pain, Appendicitis: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix s/s Fever, Appendicitis: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix s/s Nausea/ Vomiting, lethary Nsg intervention 1. allow rest 2. quiet environment 3. dim lights 4. combine nursing duties, RLQ Pain Nsg intervention 1. assess pain level: scal of 0-10, point where it hurts 2. listen to music 3. distraction: hand- held computer game. 4. relaxation techniques: deep breathing, imagery 5. administer pain meds as perscribed, Behavior changes: irritable, confused, etc. Nsg intervention 1. encourage parental envolvement 2. assess the child's fear; ask them if they are afraid. 3. do role-playing to aleviate fears 4. provide develop- mentally appropriate activites, Appendicitis: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix s/s lethary, Nausea/ Vomiting Nsg intervention 1. NPO 2. antiemetics as perscribed 3. IV fluids as perscribed 4. monitor I & O's 5. Assess for dehydration