Definition: Inflammation of a diverticulum or diverticula in the intestinal tract, esp. in the colon, causing pain, anorexia, fevers, and, rarely, intestinal perforation, hemorrhage, abscess formation, peritonitis, fistula formation, or death P/t at admission complain of lower left quadrant pain. On initial assessment temperature of 99.6◦F Etiology: Diverticulitis is triggered when fecal matter and bacteria are reserved in the diverticular outpouches, leading to the development of a hardened mass called a fecalith. The fecalith blocks blood supply to the diverticular area, producing inflammation, edema of the tissues, and likely bowel perforation and peritonitis. Globally, most experts suggest that the incidence of the disease most likely parallels that in the U.S., which is 6% to 22% of the population depending on the population series. The lifetime recurrence is 30% after the first episode of diverticulitis and more than 50% after a second episode. P/t had first occurrence 4 month ago. …show more content…
The most important aspect is to assess vital signs because temperature and pulse elevations are congruent. Furthermore palpitating the patient’s abdominal area for pain or tenderness over the left lower quadrant. Palpate for a mass in this area, which may indicate diverticular