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Peri-operative Nursing Post – Op Care. Diploma Practical Nursing Skills Lab 2007. Post Op Priorities. A. C’ s. B. Central Nervous System. Hearing, last to go, 1 st to come back. X. Has gag reflex returned?. Loss of consciousness and reflexes. Fluid Status. Kidney Function/Output. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Peri-operative NursingPost – Op Care
Diploma Practical Nursing
Skills Lab 2007
Post Op Priorities
A
B
C’s
Central Nervous System
Hearing, last to go, 1st to come back
Loss of consciousness and reflexes
Has gag reflex returned?
X
Fluid Status
Pre op status
Fluid & Bld Loss
Kidney Function/Output
Fluid & Blood replacement
Drainage
Wound StatusStatus of Dressing
Don’t forget the big picture!
DehiscenceEvisceration
Pain Assessment
SubjectiveMy pain is an 8
out of 10
Objective
Individualized Post Op Assessment
Surgery
Specific
Diabetic?
Mentally ill or mentally challenged?
Deaf/BlindHeart Disease
Brain Attack?
Colostomy/catheterHome environment
and support
Post Op Visit In The Home
