tonsillitis
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TONSILLITISRefers to infection and
inflammation of the palatine tonsils
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF TONSILLITIS Predisposing Factors: Precipitating Factors: Age Unhealthy Lifestyle Sex Environment Poor Hygiene ( esp. oral hygiene) Excessive consumption of sweet foods and cold beverages
Bacteria and virus enter the body through the nose and mouth
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ggg Bacteria and viruses are filtered in the tonsils
Tonsils work by surrounding bacteria and virus with white blood cells
TONSILLITIS
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
• RED AND SWOLLEN TONSILS AND UVULA• SORE THROAT• DYSPHAGIA• FEVER• PRESENCE OF WHITE OR YELLOWISH SPOTS IN
THE TONSILS• LOSS OF APPETITE• EARACHE
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MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Antibiotic Therapy• oral penicillin -most common antimicrobial
agent which is taken for 7 days• Amoxicillin• ErythromycinAntipyretic for feverAnalgesic for pain
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SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
TONSILLECTOMYRemoval of the palatine
tonsils
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NURSING DIAGNOSIS ACUTE PAIN RELATED TO SURGERYNursing Interventions:*Identify causative factors that aggravate pain*Monitor Vital Signs*Assess pain scale*Provide comfortable environment*Put primary focus on non-verbal cues such as
grimacing of face*Administer analgesics as prescribed*Encourage patient to communicate unrelieved pain
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Risk for Aspiration related to bleeding in the operated area
Nusing Interventions:*Position the head of the patient to the side
with the chin extended forward*Suction patient if needed*Monitor vital signs especially respiratory rate*Encourage patient to consume cold food (e.g.,
ice cream) to promote vasocontriction