Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs.
Types of peritonitis include:
6 Nursing Diagnosis for Peritonitis
Types of peritonitis include:
- Spontaneous Peritonitis - an infection that occurs as a complication of ascites (a collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity), which is usually related to liver or kidney failure
- Secondary Peritonitis - caused by another condition, most commonly the spread of an infection from the digestive organs or bowels
- Dialysis associated Peritonitis - This is an acute or chronic inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity) that occurs in people receiving peritoneal dialysis. (surgerybrisbane.com.au)
- tenderness in the abdomen
- pain in the abdomen that gets more intense with motion or touch
- abdominal bloating or distention
- nausea and vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation or the inability to pass gas
- passing only a small amount of urine
- poor appetite
- excessive thirst
- fatigue
- fever and chills
6 Nursing Diagnosis for Peritonitis
- Acute pain related to inflammation, fever and tissue damage.
- Risk for infection related to tissue trauma.
- Imbalanced Nutrition : less than body requirements related to anorexia and vomiting.
- Deficient Fluid Volume related to active fluid loss.
- Ineffective breathing pattern related to a decrease in the depth of breathing, abdominal distension secondary and avoid pain.
- Anxiety related to changes in health status.
