QUICK LEARNING FACTS - PART 2

Updated 9/25

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The surgical patient is at risk for: hypothermia,
dehydration, postoperative pneumonia, DVT ,
paralytic ileus or a cardiac event.

 In the immediate postoperative period, a patient may
 develop pneumonia if breathing exercises are
neglected .The incentive spirometer is used
for this purpose.

The plan of care is used to reflect what is needed 

to improve patient progress. Abdominal assessment
for paralytic ileus is also important. 

This leads to abdominal distention and absent bowel
sounds. DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) can be avoided
by encouraging leg exercises, using TED hose or SCD
device on the patient confined to bed.

Learn more about: IV site care and assessment

Falls should be avoided at all cost!