Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

Peritonitis develops as a consequence of the leakage of gastric or intestinal contents into the peritoneal cavity due to a perforated hollow organ. This leads to widespread inflammation and can progress to sepsis if untreated. Hypovolemic shock can occur with solid organ injuries or extensive bleeding, but is not as directly linked to isolated hollow organ perforations. Cardiac tamponade and pneumothorax are conditions related to thoracic injuries rather than abdominal hollow organ injuries.