Question

1. discuss risk factors of cholecystitis

2. list the signs and symptoms of cholecystitis.

3. describe nursinh managemtnof cholecystitis pre-op and post-op.

Answer 1

1- risk factors for cholecystitis include obesity, alcoholism, pregnancy ,elderly age group, weight loss, some ethnic groupsand liver transplant etc.

2-sign and symptoms of cholecystitis involve pain in righr hypochondrium, bloating ,nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramp etc.

3- pre op care for cholecystitis include pain management, diagnostic test , strict diet plans and others while post operative plans include pain assessment, activity like promoting bedresr, communication with patient.food planning, laboratory studies like BUN, albumin ,total proteins.

Hope this helps. All the best ?