University:
University of Southern Maine
Course:
NURS 175 | Nursing II
Academic year:

2023
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283

Pages:

1
Author:

Camden Goodman

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Basic Concept STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Caring for a Client Who is Postoperative Following Abdominal Surgery CONCEPT ______________________________________________________________________________ Related Content Underlying Principles (E.G., DELEGATION, LEVELS OF PREVENTION, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES) Postoperative assessment and care PACU REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Nursing Interventions WHO? WHEN? WHY? HOW? Assess respiratory and pt's airway for patency as obstructions may be caused by tongue obstruction, laryngospasm, or laryngeal edema Monitor RR, depth, rhythm, lung sounds, O2 sat, skin color, mental status Assess cardiovascular functions, as transient hypertension and hypotension can occur from anesthesia Monitor CNS, fluid status, wound status, GI, and pain levels Hypothermia will lead to poor wound heeling, cardiac disturbance, stress, delayed emergence from anesthesia, and coagulopathy Monitor and prevent postoperative complications Monitor vital signs, ECG, pulses Make sure patient is comfortable and in safe position Teach pt splint abdomen for cough and deep breathing by holding a pillow or blanket over the incision - allows coughing to be less painful Teach deep breathing - sit pt up in bed - deep breaths - hold 3-5 seconds - exhale with pursed lips - repeat 3x - repeat exercise every 1-2 hours Incentive spirometer to increase lung volume and inflation of alveoli - inhale as much pt can handle while keep the dial in the green area - repeat exercise 10x every 1-2 hours ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Caring for a Client Who is Postop Following Abdominal Surgery

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