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Post-operative Nursing Management - MOTEC LIFE-UK

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Once the patient leaves the recovery room andadmitted to the ward nursing interventions forfurther 24hours include the following:‣ Monitor vital signs including Blood pressure,Respiration, Pulse rate , O2 saturation andTemperature‣ 15mins for first hour‣ 30 mins for next 2hours‣ Hourly for next 2‣ Then if stable 4 hourlyWhile monitoring these vital signs it is also important to observe(look, feel, listen)The results should be compared against the baseline pre<strong>operative</strong>and post anaesthetic vital signs readings.

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