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What Is Perioperative Nursing?
What is the Preoperative phase?
What are the benefits of technological advancements in surgical operations?
How have advancements in anesthesias and medications benefitted the surgical process?
What are the surgical classifications?
Why do we do preadmission testing?
What are some special considerations during the perioperative period?
Gerontologic Considerations
Bariatric Considerations
Considerations for Patients with Disabilities
Considerations for Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery
Considerations for Patients Undergoing Emergency Surgery
What is Informed Consent?
What is the nurse's role in obtaining informed consent?
What must be assessed during the preoperative phase?
Nutritional and Fluid Status
Dentition
Alcohol or Drug Use
Respiratory Status
Cardiovascular Status
Hepatic and Renal Function
Endocrine Function
Immune Function
Previous Medication Use
What nursing interventions should take place during the preoperative phase?
What are some patient teachings a nurse might provide during the preoperative phase?
What are some patient teachings a nurse might provide during the preoperative phase? (Cont'd.)
Managing Nutrition and Fluids
Preparing the Bowel
Preparing the Skin
What immediate interventions should be done prior to the procedure?
Administering Preanesthetic Medication
Maintaining the Preoperative Record
