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1. Be informed regarding the 1. Initiate a discussion with the 1. State in his own words the
surgical procedure patient regarding the surgical procedure that he will be
procedure: undergoing and why it is
Reinforce what was necessary to do so.
discussed between the
patient and his surgeon
Explain the goal of the
surgical procedure
Answer the patient’s
questions and queries
truthfully.
Having a discussion with the
patient regarding the surgical
procedure is vitally important for
him to understand the risks and
benefits of the procedure, reduce
anxiety, and decide accordingly.
2. Participate in health care 2. Secure the patient’s consent for 2. Voluntarily sign the
decisions the surgical procedure. Informed Consent after
Obtaining the patient’s consent discussing the surgical
indicates that he understands the procedure.
surgical procedure to be
performed and that he allows his
medical provider/s to perform the
procedure.
3. Maintain safety during the 4. Assist in the preparation of the 3. Remain safe during his
intra-operative period Operating Room procedure since the nurse
Ascertain electrical safety of collaborated with the OR team
equipment used in surgical in ensuring the functionality of
procedures such as intact the equipment that will be used
cords, grounds, and medical
engineering verification
labels to eliminate the
chances of equipment
malfunction during the
operative procedure;
Assist in transporting the
patient to ensure patient
safety during transfer.
4. Be informed of the post- 4. Initiate a discussion with the 4. Enumerate the mentioned
operative management of health. patient regarding: risks and stated in his own
Possible post-operative words the postoperative
complications such as measures that will be
bleeding and wound implemented.
infection
Postoperative curative
measures such as pain
control; surgical site
assessment, care, assessing
the patient’s level of
sensation, circulation, and
safety
Providing postoperative
instructions during the
preoperative period is necessary
to ensure that the patient is able
to assimilate the pieces of
information given without
distractions such as
postoperative pain and
drowsiness due to the side effects
of the administered anesthetic.
5. 5. 5.