Nursing Science Journal (NSJ)
Vol 1 No 1 (2020): Nursing Science Journal (NSJ)

PENERAPAN TEKNIK RELAKSASI NAFAS DALAM MENURUNKAN INTENSITAS NYERI PADA PASIEN APPENDICITIS DI RSUD WATES

Wahyu Widodo, Neli Qoniah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jun 2020

Abstract

Appendicitis is a condition in which an infection occur in the appendix. In mild cases it can be cured without treatment, but many cases require a laparotomy by removing the tufts of infected worms (Kowalak, 2011). Objective : to determine the effect of deep breathing relaxation with acute pain nursing problems in appendicitis clients. Method : The design of this research is descriptive, in the form of case studies.The subjects in this study were two clients who had appendicitis. The study was conducted in February - March 2019. Results : before taking breath relaxation measures on the scale of pain 6 and 5, after the pain scale measures were carried out to 3 and 2. The results showed a decrease in the scale of moderate pain to a mild pain scale. Conclusion : Breath relaxation techniques can reduce pain intensity in appendicitis patients, So this nonpharmacological technique is highly recommended.

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Abbrev

nsj

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Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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- Maternity Nursing - Pediatric Nursing - Medical Surgical Nursing - Critical Care Nursing - Emergency and Trauma Nursing - Mental Health Nursing - Geriatric and Community ...