NHI Ch 42 - Exam 3
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (67)
1) Elective
Classifications of Surgery: 2) Urgent
3) Emergent
Elective surgery not necessary to preserve life and may be performed at a time the pt. chooses
Urgent surgery required to keep additional health problems from occurring
performed immediately to save the patient's life or preserve the function of a body part
Emergent surgery
or system
includes preoperative (before), intraoperative (during), and postoperative (after)
Perioperative Nursing
surgery
1) Preoperative
Perioperative Nursing includes these stages
2) Intraoperative
of surgery...
3) Postoperative
Preoperative before surgery
Intraoperative during surgery
Postoperative after surgery
Factors that can influence surgical outcomes Age, Physical Condition, and Nutritional factors
include...
the patient and family may express concern and fear about surgical outcomes,
Psychosocial needs of the surgical patient
anesthesia usage, postoperative pain medication use, recovery, financial obligations,
include:
and living changes
1) a thorough health assessment
2) Baseline vitals - for postoperative comparison
3) Preop teaching
4) Lab tests and diagnostic imaging: urinalysis, CBC, blood chemistry profile
Preoperative Phase includes... 5) Informed consent: surgeon must explain risks and benefits; a nurse must witness
6)Gastrointestinal preparation:
7)Skin preparation:
NHI Ch 42 - Exam 3
8)Latex allergy considerations:
9)Respiratory preparation: incentive spirometer, cough, turn, and deep breathing
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