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University of California, Los Angeles NURSING 465 Perioperative Nursing Care| Comprehensive Study Guide for Exam

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Perioperative Nursing Care Med Surg Perioperative Nursing Care Perioperative - includes pre, intraoperative, post operative care Pre operative- from the decision of surgery until patient goes i... nto the OR Intraoperative- In the OR until their in the post ECHO Phases of Perioperative Nursing • Preoperative phase: period of time from decision for surgery until patient is transferred into operating room • Intraoperative phase: period of time from when patient is transferred into operating room to admission to postanesthesia care unit (PACU) • Postoperative phase: period of time from when patient is admitted to PACU to follow-up evaluation in clinical setting or at home • Sidebar: golytely- laxative and electrolytes for bowel cleansing Preadmission • Initiates initial preoperative assessment • Initiates teaching appropriate to patient’s needs  Operative processes-when, where, how, who, what  Post-operative teaching-PACU processes, monitoring, catheters • Involves family in interview if possible • Verifies completion of preoperative diagnostic testing- time frame of labs needed, radiological studies, medical clearance • Verifies understanding of surgeon-specific preoperative orders: medications and diet restrictions.  Other preparations: Bowel prep, shaving, labeling of site • Discusses, reviews advanced-directive document • Begins discharge planning by assessing patient’s need for postoperative transportation, care [Show More]

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