1st Exam. Part 8. POST-operative asepsis Flashcards
1
Q
POST-op patient care (4)
A
- Normalization of homeostasis
- Pain management
- Early recognition of complications
- Wound monitoring and healing
2
Q
- Vital signs of the patient should be monitored until full recovery is attained
- Systemic antibiotics should be given for 5-7 days
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Patient monitoring
3
Q
- Proper feeding of the patient
- Monitoring fluid intake, urine output, and bowel movement
- Wound mgt: cleaning and checking
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Post-operative management
4
Q
- written after surgery
- All medications given and to be given should always be noted in the record
A
Post-operative report
