NUR 1211C Chapter Notes - Chapter Test 1: Drug Allergy, Comorbidity, Asthma
8 Feb 2020
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Surgery is the art and science of treating diseases, injuries, and deformities by operation and instrumentation. To perform these functions effectively, first know the nature of the disorder requiring surgery and any co-morbidities. Second, identify the individual patient"s response to the stress of surgery. Third, know the results of appropriate preoperative diagnostic tests. Last, identify potential risks and complications associated with the surgical procedure and any co-morbidities that should be included in the plan of care. Nursing assessment of preoperative patient: the overall goal of the preoperative assessment is to identify risk factors and plan care to ensure patient safety throughout the surgical experience. Identify cultural and ethnic factors that may affect the surgical experience: determine if the patient received adequate information from the surgeon to make an informed decision to have surgery and that the consent form is signed and witnessed. If the anxiety level is high, cognition, decision making, and coping abilities can be reduced.
