post op and client education

Question 1

general post surgical instructions

Answer 1

observe surgical site, encourage questions and phone calls, family disruption, tracking patients condition, self-mutilation prevention, schedule follow up

Question 2

detailed instruction of drain care

Answer 2

cleaning, protection, restraint, accidental or early removal

Question 3

bandages, splints, and casts

Answer 3

reduced activity, scheduled check ups, daily at home checks (smell, warmth, color), protection

Question 4

GI enterotomy

Answer 4

food, water, and medication, warning signs of peritonitis, delayed complications

Question 5

spay

Answer 5

exercise restriction, pain medication, monitor incision

Question 6

c section

Answer 6

weigh newborns once a day, incision site inspection, nutrition needs of mother, mammary gland and milk secretion

Question 7

castration

Answer 7

dog: activity restriction, monitor for self trauma
cat: no activity restriction

Question 8

cystotomy

Answer 8

frequent opportunities to urinate, urine observation, diet, medications, straining or inability to urinate