NUR 118 - Lecture 6 - PeriOp Nursing (Pain) P. 2 Flashcards
What must be assessed before starting diet?
-HCP orders
-Level of consciousness
-Can they swallow
-Do they have a gag reflex
-Is the GI tract functioning
-Do they have nausea
-Are they vomiting
What is the progression of diet?
- NPO Post Operatively, then:
Clear liquid
Full liquid
To prescribed diet
“clear liquids, progress as tolerated”
What are the use of drains?
What are the three drains?
Allows fluids to exit tissue, prevent excess pressure building up
Penrose drain, Jackson Pratt drain, Hemovac
Describe PenRose Drain and nursing responsibilities
Flat flexible LATEX (allergies) tube
Only keep in for a few days
Measure exposed parts to track assessment to assessment
Describe the Jackson Pratt drain and nursing responsibilities
- Bulblike bladder
- Must compress to have suction in device
- ***Empty when half full
- No suction to draw, if full - Assess for more or less drainage, if patient complains
- Check if tube is compressed/kinked
- Attach tubing to clothing to prevent tension
Nursing responsibilities for Hemovac drain
- Measure at intervals, or when needed
- Check drains frequently, full = no suction to drain fluid
- Assess if there’s more or less drainage than previously
- Check if tube is compressed, kinked
Who is the first to change the dressing PostOp?
The surgeon
Difference between Dehiscence and Evisceration
Dehiscence – separation of one or more layers of wound; caused by poor nutrition, obesity, strain on suture line, inadequate closure, infection
Evisceration – total separation of the layers of wound with internal viscera protruding through
What are Nursing Interventions for Dehiscence?
- Maintain bedrest with HOB @ 20 degrees & knees flexed
- Apply binder to prevent evisceration
- Notify provider of occurrence
What are the Nursing Interventions for Evisceration?
- Cover wound w/ sterile towels soaked w/ sterile saline (NO BINDER FOR EVISCERATION)
-Bedrest with knees bent to prevent strain
-HOB 20 degrees
-notify surgeon and prep for surgery
PostOp Complications: Hemorrhage
Signs/Symptoms, interventions for prevention and treatment
External: Dressing saturated sanguineous, increased blood in drains, dependent (underneath) drainage
Internal: Pain, swelling near surgical site, ecchymosis
Vital signs: tachycardia, hypotension
Interventions to prevent: Monitor VS, dressings & drainage
- Patient looks pale
Post Op Complications: Infection
Signs/Symptoms:
Swelling
Redness
Heat
Pain
Fever >100.4
May have increased heart rate
Purulent drainage
Interventions for prevention:
- Monitor s/s of infection
- Monitor v/s
- Sterile technique for dressing change
- Hand hygiene
- Culture if prescribed
Post Op Complications: Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis - Blood clot and inflammation of vein in leg
- Caused by stasis of blood
Signs/Symptoms: red leg, hot to touch, edematous, aching, cramp
Intervention to prevent: Prevent DVT, compressions, movement, may have heparin
PostOp Complications: Pulmonary Embolism
Thrombus breaks away, travels in circulation to lungs
s/s (signs/symptoms): sudden onset of dyspnea, SOB, chest pain, hypotension, tachycardia, decreased oxygen saturation
Intervention to prevent: Prevent DVT, compressions, movement, may have heparin
PostOp Complications: Respiratory - Pneumonia
Inflammation of alveoli due to infection with bacteria or viruses; alveoli filling with solid material instead of air
Signs/Symptoms -