PATHOPHYSIOLOGY SIGNS &

It is believed to be secondary to SYMPTOMS

an imbalance in the longitudinal
forces along the intestinal wall.
As a result of an imbalance in
the forces of the intestinal wall,
an area of the intestine
invaginates into the lumen of
the adjacent bowel.
Stool mixed with blood and
mucus — sometimes referred
to as currant jelly stool
because of its appearance.
Vomiting.
A lump in the belly.
Weakness or lack of energy.
Diarrhea.

ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS
Physical examination. The hallmark
physical findings in intussusception are Acute pain related to bowel
a right hypochondrium sausage-shaped invagination.
mass and emptiness in the right lower
quadrant. Intussusception Deficient fluid volume related to
vomiting, nausea, fever, and
History. The patient with
diaphoresis.
intussusception is usually an infant,
often one who has had an upper Ineffective breathing pattern
respiratory infection, who presents with related to abdominal distention
vomiting, abdominal pain, passage of and rigidity.
blood and mucus, lethargy, and palpable Anxiety related to change in
abdominal mass.
health status.

MANAGEMENT
INTERVENTION
Intravenous fluid
Therapeutic enema Intravenous fluids
Surgical reduction Decompression
Laparoscopy Monitor I&O
Education