University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 122 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
Academic year:

2022
Views:

105

Pages:

1
Author:

Prince Sampson

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Therapeutic Procedure STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Amputation PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Description of Procedure Surgical removal of effected extremity (toes) to limit the spread of tissue damage and infection Indications *Frostbite *Gangrene *Cancerous tumors in the limb *Neuroma *Peripheral arterial disease *Severe injury *Diabetes that leads to nonhealing or infected wounds or tissue death Outcomes/Evaluation *Removal of all necrotic and gangrenous tissue to advance healing and further damage Potential Complications *Contractures may develope due to lack of mobility and improper positioning of the effected limb *Surgical site infection *Fantom pain ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) *Pre: Ensure surigal consent is correct, educate client what to expect, initiate IV line *Intra: Ensure proper positioning of client, prep and assist the surgical team as necessary *Post: Monitor client vital signs, follow provider orders as prescribed, provide pain management Client Education *Dressing and exercising the residual limb *Safely transfer and use mobility devices and adaptive aids *Manage phantom limb pain Nursing Interventions *Monitor capillary refill *Observe for edema and necrosis *Monitor for infection *Pain management