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What is a crucial component of preoperative care that ensures safety and informs the patient?
What is a crucial component of preoperative care that ensures safety and informs the patient?
- Involving the family in all aspects of education (correct)
- Conducting the surgery without prior assessments
- Providing a comfortable environment
- Administering medication without consent
Which method is NOT typically used to improve lung function post-surgery?
Which method is NOT typically used to improve lung function post-surgery?
- Coughing and splinting
- Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
- Using incentive spirometry
- Engaging in deep relaxation techniques (correct)
What is the purpose of administering a loading dose of antibiotics before surgery?
What is the purpose of administering a loading dose of antibiotics before surgery?
- To maintain drug levels in the blood (correct)
- To reduce anesthesia side effects
- To increase the patient's stress levels
- To prepare the patient economically for surgery
What action is essential for preventing pulmonary problems after major surgery?
What action is essential for preventing pulmonary problems after major surgery?
What type of surgical procedure would likely require intestinal preparation, including bowel evacuation?
What type of surgical procedure would likely require intestinal preparation, including bowel evacuation?
What is essential before proceeding with a surgical procedure?
What is essential before proceeding with a surgical procedure?
Which of the following is a potential positive outcome of surgery?
Which of the following is a potential positive outcome of surgery?
What does the perioperative period include?
What does the perioperative period include?
What is an important consideration in managing postoperative complications?
What is an important consideration in managing postoperative complications?
What typically results from a successful surgery?
What typically results from a successful surgery?
What is the primary reason for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room?
What is the primary reason for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room?
How does surgery generally affect hospital stay duration?
How does surgery generally affect hospital stay duration?
Which of the following is a responsibility of perioperative nursing?
Which of the following is a responsibility of perioperative nursing?
What is the primary purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube before abdominal surgery?
What is the primary purpose of inserting a nasogastric tube before abdominal surgery?
Which of the following is a common concern regarding NPO status before surgery for older adults?
Which of the following is a common concern regarding NPO status before surgery for older adults?
What does obtaining informed consent primarily ensure?
What does obtaining informed consent primarily ensure?
Which of the following actions should be taken to help manage anxiety before surgery?
Which of the following actions should be taken to help manage anxiety before surgery?
What is the main reason for implementing diet restrictions before surgery?
What is the main reason for implementing diet restrictions before surgery?
During pre-operative care, which of the following is essential to prepare for the surgery?
During pre-operative care, which of the following is essential to prepare for the surgery?
What is a key factor in the planning and implementation phase before surgery?
What is a key factor in the planning and implementation phase before surgery?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the preparation for abdominal surgery?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the preparation for abdominal surgery?
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Study Notes
Involving Families in Education
- Families should actively participate in all aspects of patient education to enhance understanding and support.
- Informed consent is vital for surgical procedures, ensuring patients understand risks and benefits.
Preoperative Medications
- Administer loading doses of antibiotics through IV to prevent infection.
- Narcotic analgesics may also be given preoperatively for pain management.
- Additional medications can be prescribed to maintain therapeutic blood levels.
Preoperative Teaching and Exercises
- Teaching should commence at the physician's office or during preadmission testing.
- Health education should align with the patient's developmental stage.
- Key preoperative exercises include:
- Deep or diaphragmatic breathing to enhance lung capacity.
- Use of incentive spirometry to avoid pulmonary complications.
- Frequent coughing and splinting to clear lungs after surgery.
Skin Preparation
- Skin preparation may require hair removal based on medical orders, ensuring a sterile environment to reduce infection risk.
Medical Treatment and Surgery
- Surgery is a medical intervention that might involve significant bodily invasions, requiring informed consent from the patient.
- Risks associated with surgery include infection due to non-sterile environments.
Outcomes of Surgical Experience
- Successful surgeries lead to shorter hospital stays and higher patient satisfaction.
- Positive health outcomes are associated with well-planned surgical interventions.
Perioperative Period
- Defined as the entire surgical experience, encompassing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Patients may experience fear, anxiety, and anticipatory grieving related to surgery.
Preoperative Planning and Implementation
- Ensure informed consent is obtained and hygiene standards are met.
- Patients must be NPO (nil per os) for 6-8 hours prior to surgery to minimize aspiration risk.
- Remove all cosmetics, nail polish, and dentures before surgery.
- Provide a surgical gown and remove any hairpins or clips.
Managing Patient Anxiety
- Promote rest and sleep preoperatively to alleviate anxiety.
- Communicate openly with patients and families to address concerns.
- Assess family readiness and willingness to participate actively in care.
Medications and Fluid Management
- Administer all regularly scheduled medications and discontinue those advised to be stopped.
- Be aware of the potential for fluid, electrolyte, and blood glucose imbalances, especially in older adults who fast for extended periods.
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