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Prepared by:

ALIP, Jorven

CANSINO, Gianelei Vianne

DIN, Myla Angela

LORENZO, Joei Isabel

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TRAUMA

An unintentional wound or

injury inflicted on the body froma mechanism against which

the body cannot protect itself.

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CLASSIFICATION OF

ABDOMINAL TRAUMA

Penetrating Trauma

Blunt Trauma

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PENETRATING TRAUMA

results in a high incidence of injury tohollow organs, particularly the small

bowel

usually diagnosed based on clinical

signs

e.g. Gunshot wounds, stab wounds

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PENETRATING TRAUMA

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BLUNT TRAUMA

commonly associated with extra-abdominal injuries to the chest, head, or

extremities.

diagnosis is more likely to be delayed or

altogether missed because clinical signs

are less obvious

e.g. motor vehicle crashes, falls, blows,

explosions

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BLUNT TRAUMA

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MANIFESTATIONS OF

ABDOMINAL INJURY

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ASSESSMENT

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NURSING DIAGNOSES

Pain

Alteration in Comfort

Alteration in Nutrition

Risk for Infection

Altered Breathing Pattern

Immobility

Risk of severe fluid, electrolyte, andmetabolic imbalances

Anxiety

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MANAGEMENT

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