NURS 6201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Spinal Cord Injury, Nociceptor, Surgical Incision
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Inadequate knowledge and skill to assess/treat pain: unwillingness to believe the patients reports of pain, lack of time, expertise, and perceived importance of regular pain assessments. Increase risk for gi bleed, decrease wound healing: antidepressants (cymbalta) Peri-operative care (10) consent process, preoperative teaching, safety, post-operative complications (respiratory, cardiovascular, surgical wound, neurological, systemic: diagnostic testing - preoperative, extensive h&p. Increase risks: compromised organs, less adaptable to stress, chronic illnesses, sensory deficits, caregiver support- need more support at home while recovering, consent for surgery. A 68-year-old male scheduled for a herniorrhaphy at an ambulatory surgical center expresses concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after the surgery. The best response by the nurse is: who is available to help you at home after the surgery? ( *caregiver support, i"m sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery.
