Appendectomies are the most common emergency general surgical procedure in the USA, but a new study suggests many are unneeded. The study, published in the Archives of Surgery, implies that perforated, or ruptured, appendicitis is a different disease from non-perforating appendicitis. As a result, some inflamed appendixes won't burst, no matter how long you wait to remove them, the study found.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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