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    Surgical nurses prepare patients pre-operatively by ensuring consent forms and testing are complete, medications are administered, and patients are identified and fasted properly. Post-operatively, surgical nurses closely monitor patients for complications, ensure wound care and drain management, and manage pain and nausea while also discharging patients with recovery instructions.

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    Surgical nurses prepare patients pre-operatively by ensuring consent forms and testing are complete, medications are administered, and patients are identified and fasted properly. Post-operatively, surgical nurses closely monitor patients for complications, ensure wound care and drain management, and manage pain and nausea while also discharging patients with recovery instructions.

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    The Duties of a Surgical Nurse

    Pre-operatively: Preparation of patients for their procedure involves ensuring 1. Pre-medication is administered. 2. The patient/guardian has given written consent. 3. The required blood-tests have been done. 4. Identification labels and identification bracelets are correct. 5. All allergies have been recorded in the patient's notes. 6. Patient has been fasted appropriately.

    Post-Operatively: 1. Post-operatively the patient must be closely observed for signs of shock, arrest. 2. The surgical nurse also ensures the wound created by the surgery is intact, and must be knowledgeable in wound care and the care of surgical drains. 3. Surgical Nurses are responsible for the management of pain and post-operative nausea and vomiting, which are common post-operative side effects. 4. The surgical nurse is also responsible for the discharge of the patient and giving the patient information on support systems and measures necessary to their recovery.

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