Care of PatientsCare of PatientsRequiring SurgeryRequiring Surgery

PERIOPERATIVECARE

Perioperative CareLearning Objectives

Define key terms.Define the three phasesof perioperative care.Describe the methods of classifying a surgicalprocedure and give anexample of each one.Describe the differenttypes of anesthesia.Utilize the nursingprocess in the care of asurgical patient.Describe the nursingintervention for each of the three phases.

Perioperative CareLearning Objectives-continued

Identify factors and healthconditions that mayinfluence or alter the well-being of an surgicalpatient.Describe the nurses’ legalresponsibilities in thepreparing the patient forsurgery.Identify the appropriatenursing care in assessingand monitoring forcomplications.Utilize effectivecommunication techniquesin teaching client andfamily about surgery.