Abstract

Laparotomy is a surgical procedure in the abdominal area by opening the abdominal wall to reach the contents of the abdominal cavity that are experiencing problems such as bleeding, perforation, cancer, and obstruction. The Case numbers of laparotomy each year increase by 15% in Indonesia. South Sulawesi is one of the province that the number of laparotomy cases increasing significantly. The general purpose of this study was to determine the description of the implementation of nursing care in post-laparotomy patients in the treatment of discomfort and pain disorders. From the results of the case studies, it is known that nursing actions teach breathing relaxation techniques in providing effectiveness in reducing pain intensity in both patients; this is in line with existing theory

Keywords

nursing care for pain relief, post-laparotomy patients