care of the surgical client ch 50
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CareoftheSurgicalClient
Potter&Perry
NURS305
Ch 50
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ClassificationofSurgeryDefinedbySeriousness
Major involvesextensivereconstructionoralterationin
bodyparts;
poses
greatest
risk
to
well
being
EX:coronaryarterybypass;colonresection;removalof
larynx
Minor involvesminimalalterationinbodyparts;often
designedto
correct
deformities;
minimal
risks
involved
comparedtomajorprocedures
EX:cataractextraction;facialplasticsurgery;tooth
extraction
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DefinedClassifications
Urgency
Elective
performed
on
basis
of
clients
choice;
not
always
essential
or
necessaryforhealth
EX:bunionectomy;herniarepair;breastreconstruction
Urgentnecessaryforclientshealth;oftenpreventsadditional
problemsfromdeveloping(ie.tissuereconstructionorimpairedorgan
function)
EX:excisionofcanceroustumor;removalofgallstones
Emergencymustbedoneimmediatelytosavelifeorpreservebody
part.
EX:
repair
of
perforated
appendix
or
traumatic
amputation
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DefinedClassifications
Purpose Diagnosticsurgicalexplorationtoconfrim dx;involvesremovalof
tissuefor
diagnostic
testing
EX:exploratorylap;breastmassbx
Ablativeexcisionorremovalofdiseasedbodypart
EX:amputation;removalofappendix;cholecystectomy
Palliativerelievesorreducesintensityofdiseasesx ie colostomy
Reconstructiverestore
function
of
appearance
to
traumatized
tissue
EX:internalfixationoffxs;scarrevision
Cosmeticperformedtoimprovepersonalappearance ie.rhinoplasty
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PhasesofSurgeryPre OperativeClientAssessment:
NursingHxinterviewclient
Medicalhx primaryreasonforseekingcare;current&pastillnesses;
Riskfactors:
Age;nutrition;obesity;sleepapnea;immunocompromised (CA;HIV);
fluid&electrolyteimbalance;pregnancy(2clients riskforcardiac;
coagulation;infection;fetaldeathetc.)
MedicationHx
Allergies
Smokingorsubstanceuse/abuse
Physicalexam ROS
HEENT;skin;cardiovascular;abdomen;neuro
Dx screeningbefore
surgery
labs;
EKG;
autologous
transfusion
Intra Operative duringsurgery
CirculatingNurse
ScrubNurse
Post Operative PACU
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PreoperativeNursingInterventions InformedConsent
Needfortheprocedure
Stepsinvolved
Risks
Expectedresults
AlternativeTreatments
SurgeonsResponsibilitytoexplaintheprocedureandobtain
InformedConsent
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PreOperativePatientTeaching
Educationisessentialtobetterpreparetheclienttoparticipate
in
their
care Postoperativeexercises
Diaphragmaticbreathing
IncentiveSpirometry
Coughing/Turning/Deepbreathing
LegExercises
SequentialCompressionDevices
AntiThrombolyticStockings
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PreoperativeHoldingArea
DayofSurgery Verifiesassessmentdata
Confirmsrightpatient,allergies, Sitemarkingiscompletedbetweenpatientandsurgeon
LargeBoreIV(18gauge)isinserted
BloodPressureCuff
Indwellingcatheter
inserted
EKGElectrodes
AntiembolismStockings
PulseOximetry
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IntraOperative CirculatingNurse
Reviewofpreoperativeassessment
Assistwith
Intubation,
Blood
Administration
MonitorsSteriletechnique
Assistsurgeon inoperationofnonsterileequipment
Verifiesspongeandinstrumentcount
Conducts
Time
Out
ScrubNurse
Maintainssterilefieldduringtheprocedure
Appliessteriledrapes
Handsinstruments
to
the
surgeon
Countsthespongesandinstruments
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IntroductionofAnesthesia
General
Resultsinanimmobile,amnesicclient
Majorprocedures
with
extensive
tissue
manipulation
Regional
Lossofsensationinanareaofthebody
Spinal,epidural,peripheralnerveblock
Riskofspinalanesthesiatravellingupthespinalcordandaffectingbreathing
Local Injectedtopicallyorappliedtopically
Lidocaine,Novocaine (cornea,dentalwork)
ConsciousSedation
Resultsinadepressedlevelofconsciousness
Patientmust
retain
apatent
airway
and
respond
appropriately
to
verbal
stimuli(colonoscopy,burndressingchange)
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PostoperativePhase
TransferredfromORtoPostAnesthesiaCareUnit(PACU)
Onehour
minimal
stay
in
the
PACU
Patientsoutcomeisdependentuponnursesquickand
thoroughassessment
Monitoringandmaintainingairwayiscrucial
Circulatory
Neurological
Painmanagement
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PostoperativeUnitCareVitalSigns/FocusedAssessment
Every15minutestimes4
Every30minutestimes4
EveryHour
times
4
Every4Hourstimes4
Airway/Respirations
Circulation
Temperature
Control
Fluid/ElectrolyteBalance
Integrityofthewound
GU/GI
Comfort
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Airway/Respiration
Anesthetic
Causes
Respiratory
Depression Oral/NasalAirwayinsertedfollowingextubation
Maintainclientinsidelyingposition,ifapplicable
Bealerttoclientswith:
Short
neck
syndrome
Severeobesity
Sleepapnea
COPD
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Circulation EKGmonitoring
Notecapillaryrefill
Pulses Bealerttohemorrhage
Drain
Incision
Internally
DropinBP
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Threadypulse
Cool,clammyskin
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TemperatureControl
LaminarFlowkeepstheOR/PACUintentionallycool
Openingbodycavitiescontributestolowerbodytemperature
MalignantHyperthermia
Lifethreateningcomplicationofanesthesia
Occursduringinduction
Increased
Temperature
is
alate
sign
PresentswithHypotension,Tachycardia,Skinmottling,Muscle
rigidity
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Fluid/ElectrolyteBalance
CriticaltoaccuratelymonitorIntake/Output
Dailyweightspostoperativelycomparetopreoperative
weight
OnlysourceofintakepostoperativelyisIVsolutions
Monitorurineoutputcolor;amount(qhourifrenalhx)
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Neurological Asanestheticagentsmetabolize,clientreflexes,musclegrasps,
strengthreturns
Anestheticmetabolism
is
affected
by:
BodyFat
LiverFunction
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
RenalFunction
RenalFailure
Hemodialysis
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WoundIntegrity Bealerttorashes
AllergicReactions betadine;latexetc.
Abrasions/Petechiae Inappropriatepositioningorrestraining
Surgicalsitedressings assessq15inPACU Ifdrainageappearsthroughthedressing
Markthe
outer
perimeter
of
the
dressing,
time
the
outline
Reinforcedressingsas necessary
ManysurgeonsprefertochangetheFIRSTsurgicaldressing
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GU/GI
Dependingupontheanesthetic,controloverbladderfunction
maynotreturnfor68hours.
Indwellingcatheter
30to50ml/hrofcontinuousurineflow
ParalyticIleus
Lackof
intestinal
peristalsis
from
anesthesia
or
handling
of
the
bowel
duringsurgery
MaintainapatentandintactNaso gastricTubeuntilbowelsounds
havereturnedandtheclientispassingflatus.
Fiveto30loudgurgles/minuteinallfourquadrants
Highpitchedtinklingsoundsandabdominaldistention,ifbowelisnotfully
functional.
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ComfortPCA
PatientControlledAnalgesia
FrequentlyinitiatedinthePACU
Patientmust
be
competent
and
capable
of
following
instructions
BealertforEXCESSIVESEDATION
Monior pulseox;O2flow
Narcan 0.4mgIVprn,respiratoryratelessthan8
Patient
ONLY
Hydromorphone
Morphine
IM;IVprn ifnoPCAordered
Regionalopioids longlasting;S/Es