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.
‣ Assess resp rate, oxygen saturation andadminister supplemental oxygen as prescribed‣Assess the surgical site and wound drainagesystems‣Assess level of consciousness, orientation andability to move extremities‣Assess pain level, pain characteristics (locationand quality) and timing, type and route ofadministration of last pain medications‣Administer analgesics as prescribed and assesstheir effectiveness in relieving pain‣Position patient to enhance comfort and safety
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Page 20: Types of Post operative pain relief
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