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Week 3 - PostOp Complications Flashcards

1
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what are common and potential post-operative complications for neuro-psychological?

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  • delirium
  • fever
  • hypothermia
  • pain
  • postoperative cognitive dysfunction
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what are common and potential post-operative complications for respiratory?

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  • airway obstruction
  • aspiration
  • atelectasis
  • bronchospasm
  • hypoventilation
  • hypoxemia
  • pneumonia
  • pulmonary edema
  • pulmonary embolus
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what are common and potential post-operative complications for cardiovascular?

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  • dysrhythmias
  • hemorrhage
  • hypertension
  • hypotension
  • superficial thrombosis-phlebitis
  • venous thrombo-embolism
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what are common and potential post-operative complications for gastro-intestinal?

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  • delayed gastric emptying
  • distension/ flatulence
  • hiccups
  • nausea/ vomiting
  • postoperative ileus
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what are common and potential post-operative complications for urinary?

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  • infection
  • retention
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what are common and potential post-operative complications for integumentary (incision site)?

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  • dehiscence
  • hematoma
  • infection
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what are common and potential post-operative complications for fluid and electrolytes?

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  • acid/ base disorders
  • electrolyte imbalances
  • fluid deficit
  • fluid overload
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when looking at vital signs you just took which of them are indicators that the pt could be in pain?

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  • increased HR
  • increased BP
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what are the main things to be aware of in regards to pain crisis?

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  • 10 or > out of 10
  • occur gradually or slowly over time
  • often pt will be extremely still
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what are some risk factors for hypothermia?

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  • effects of anesthesia
  • stress response
  • body temp loss in OR
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what might you find in your assessment of a pt experiencing hypothermia?

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  • shaking
  • appeal pale or cyanotic
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what are some interventions the nurse can do to help a hypothermic patient?

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  • warmed blankets
  • warm fluids
  • forced-air warmers
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for a pt with thermoregulation issues what are common findings that would happen with a mild fever (<38) during days 0-2?

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  • inflammatory response to surgical truama
  • hematoma
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for a pt with thermoregulation issues what are common findings that would happen with a persistent fever (>38) during days 0-2?

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  • atelectasis
  • specific infections related to surgery
  • dehydration
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for a pt with thermoregulation issues what are common findings that would happen during days 3-5?

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  • pneumonia
  • UTI
  • sepsis
  • wound infection
  • phlebitis
  • abscess formation
  • DVT
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what are signs and symptoms of sepsis?

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  • fever
  • increased HR
  • decreased BP
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pt are at an increased risk of dizziness and fainting in the first what?

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24-48hrs post surgery

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which pts are at the highest risk of dizziness and fainting?

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  • spinal epidural
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why are pts who had a spinal epidural at the highest risk of dizziness and fainting?

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  • freezes motor, sensory and autonomic nerves
  • pt stands vessels don’t contract so blood pools in feet and BP drops > pt faints
  • vaso-vagal response can occur
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for pt’s experiencing post op delirium what do you use to assess them?

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CAM scale

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is post-op delirium an emergency?

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yes

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delirium is different than dementia and has rapid onset and cluster symptoms. What are they?

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  • acute onset
  • fluctuation throughout day
  • difficulty focusing attention
  • disorganized thinking
  • altered LOC
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23
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post-op delirium can be ____ or _____

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hypoactive or hyperactive

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24
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what do you use to treat post-op delirium?

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  • PRISME
  • may need a 1:1 CCP
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respiratory complications can occur after what?

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major surgery

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what are some risks for an airway obstruction?

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  • spasm of bronchus and larynx
  • tongue falling back
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what assessment data do you expect to gather for an airway obstruction?

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  • stridor
  • tachypnea
  • shallow/ wheezing breaths
  • dyspnea
  • gasping
  • increase pulse
  • irritability
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what interventions should then nurse implement if the pt has an airway obstruction?

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  • stimulation
  • positioning
  • artificial airway
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what are some risk factors for aspiration?

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  • GERD
  • pregnancy
  • H hernia
  • ulcers
  • trauma
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what assessment data do you expect to gather for a pt experiencing aspiration?

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  • coughing
  • crackles
  • rattling chest
  • decreased SpO2
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what are some interventions the nurse can do for a pt experiencing aspiration?

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  • sit up for feeding and drinking
  • protection of airway
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what are some risk factors for atelectasis?

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  • airway obstructed by bronchial secretions
  • trapped air absorbed and alveolar collapse
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what assessment data do you expect to gather for a pt experiencing atelectasis?

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  • slow recovery
  • poor color
  • mild tachypnea
  • tachycardia
  • sometimes increased temp
  • decreased air entry heard to lung fields
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what are some interventions the nurse can do for a pt with atelectasis?

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pre and postoperative physiotherapy

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what are some risk factors for bronchospasm?

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  • asthma
  • COPD
  • intubation
  • aspiration
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what assessment data do you expect to find with a pt who has bronchospasm?

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  • wheezing
  • dyspnea
  • tachypnea
  • decreased SpO2
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what are some interventions a nurse can do for a pt who has bronchospasm?

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  • administer O2
  • bronchodilators
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what are some risk factors for hypoventilation?

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  • respiratory depression from narcotics/ opioids
  • poor muscle tone
  • pain
  • mechanical restriction
39
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if a pt is experiencing hypoventilation what assessment data does the nurse expect to find?

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  • Decreased RR
  • shallow resps
  • decreased SpO2
  • increased PaCO2
40
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what interventions can a nurse do for a pt experiencing hypoventilation?

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  • administer O2
  • ventilator assistance
  • stimulation
  • positioning
41
Q

what are some risk factors for pneumonia?

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  • hypoventilation
  • immobility
  • aspiration
  • resp issues
42
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If a pt has pneumonia what assessment data does the nurse expect to find?

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  • infection from stasis or secretions
  • dull/ productive cough
  • fever
  • chills
  • pleuritic pain
  • WBC
43
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what are some interventions the nurse can implement for a pt with pneumonia?

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  • antibiotics
  • physiotherapy
44
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how can you prevent pneumonia from developing post surgery?

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get the patient mobile at least 3 times a day

45
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what are some risk factors for pulmonary edema?

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  • fluid overload
  • left ventricular failure
  • prolonged airway obstructions
  • sepsis
  • aspiration
46
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if a pt has pulmonary edema what assessment data does the nurse expect to find?

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  • crackles on auscultation
  • infiltrates on CXR
  • fluid overload
  • decreased SpO2
  • productive cough with clear to pink sputum
47
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what interventions can the nurse implement for a pt with pulmonary edema?

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  • diuretics
  • increased O2
  • fluid restriction
48
Q

what are some risk factors for a pulmonary embolism (PE)?

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  • DVT
  • other peripheral thrombosis
  • AFib
  • fat emboli
  • air emboli
49
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what assessment data should the nurse expect to find for a pt with a pulmonary embolism?

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  • acute tachypnea
  • dyspnea
  • chest pain
  • hypotension
  • decreased SpO2
50
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what are some interventions a nurse can implement for a pt with a pulmonary embolism (PE)?

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  • O2 therapy
  • CVS support
  • anticoagulations
51
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what are some risk factors for hemorrhage/ bleeding?

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  • truama
  • long surgical time
  • blood thinners
52
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what assessment data should the nurse expect to find in a pt with a hemorrhage/ bleeding?

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  • assess dressing
  • VS and lab values
  • increase pulse
  • symptoms of shock for internal bleeding
53
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what interventions can the nurse implement for a pt with a hemorrhage/ bleed?

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  • change dressing prn after 24-48hrs postop unless directed otherwise
  • hold pressure/ call for help if needed/ notify doctor
  • empty/ measure drains
54
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where do you expect to see a hematoma post surgery?

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area immediate to surgical site that continues to swell, filling with blood

55
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what are some risk factors for a hematoma?

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  • trauma
  • long surgical time
  • blood thiners
56
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what assessment data should the nurse expect to find if a pt has a hematoma?

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  • firmness
  • swelling
  • discolouration/ bruising
  • mark it with a pen
57
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what are some interventions the nurse can implement for a pt with a hematoma?

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  • apply pressure to dressing
  • call surgeon if continues
  • occasionally needs to be drained
58
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what are some risk factors for hypotension?

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  • fluid/ blood loss
  • fluid deficit
  • peripheral pooling of blood
  • vasodilation from anaesthetic
  • medications
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what assessment data should the nurse expect to find in a pt with hypotension?

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  • decreased LOC
  • decreased BP
  • dizzy
  • nausea
  • pale
  • hypovolemic shock
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what would you expect to find in a pt with hypovolemic shock?

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  • decreased BP
  • increased pulse
  • cold
  • clammy
  • pale
61
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patient’s can develop orthostatic hypotension when changing from ____ to ____ to quickly

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lying to standing

62
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what intervention can a nurse implement for a pt with hypotension?

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  • replace lost fluids
  • insure strick I&O measuring
63
Q

what are some causes of hypertension?

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  • pain
  • delirium
  • hypoxia
  • gastric or bladder distention
  • fluid overload
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what should the nurse assess for a pt with hypertension?

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  • PRN BP
  • pulse
  • cap refill
  • absence of chest pain
  • RR
  • extremities
  • crackles
  • edema
65
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what are some different cardiac dysfunctions?

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  • myocardial infarctions/ ischemia
  • CVA/ TIA
  • dysrhythmias
  • hypo/hypertension
  • pulmonary embolism
66
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what causes cardiac dysfunctions ?

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  • effects of drugs
  • prolonged surgical time
  • trauma
  • comorbidities
  • acid/base imbalances
  • fluid/ electrolyte imbalances
67
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what should you assess for pts with cardiac dysfunctions?

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  • monitor VS
  • telemetry/ ECG monitor
  • CWMS
  • I&O balance
68
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what interventions can be done for cardiac dysfunctions?

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  • DVT heparin protocol
  • replace/ excrete fluids and electrolytes
69
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what are different types of fluid and electrolyte imbalances?

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  • hypo/hypervolemia
  • hypo/hypercalcemia
  • hypo/hyperkalemia
  • hypo/hypernatremia
70
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what causes fluid and electrolyte imbalances?

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  • trauma
  • blood loss
  • to much fluid replaced in OR
  • prolong surgical time
  • drugs
  • gastric losses
71
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what do you need to assess for fluid and electrolyte imbalances?

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  • monitor for S&S
  • full CVA assessment
  • lab values
  • telemetry/ ECG monitoring
  • monitor I&O
72
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what are some interventions that can be put in place for fluid and electrolyte imbalances?

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treatment based on:
- levels of fluid replacement
- diuretics
- electrolyte replacement/ excretion

73
Q

what causes nausea and vomiting post surgery?

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  • anesthetic
  • drugs
  • pain
  • NPO status
74
Q

what should you assess for pts with nausea and vomiting?

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  • monitor VS
  • monitor pain level
  • monitor I&O
75
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what are some interventions that can be put in place for pts experiencing nausea and vomiting?

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  • administer anti-emetics
  • HOB elevated
  • slow progression of diet
76
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what causes a paralytic ileus?

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delayed return of GI peristalsis

77
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what should the nurse assess for pts with a paralytic ileus?

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  • presence of bowel and abdomen sounds
  • distension
  • abdomen pain
  • N/V
78
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what are some interventions that can be put in place for pts with paralytic ileus?

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  • encourage ambulation
  • use splinting for any abdominal surgeries
  • start bowel protocol
  • NP tube for severe vomiting
79
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define urinary retention

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inability to void 6-8hours post-op

80
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what causes urinary retention?

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  • anesthesia
  • drugs
  • not voiding for prolonged period
  • ureter trauma
  • spinal/ epidural anaesthesia
81
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what should the nurse assess for a pt with urinary retention?

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  • distended bladder
  • discomfort
  • bladder scan
82
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what interventions can a nurse implement for a pt experiencing urinary retention?

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  • regular toileting
  • fluids
  • decrease use of narcotics
  • catheter if needed
83
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what interventions can a nurse implement for a pt experiencing urinary retention?

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  • regular toileting
  • fluids
  • decrease use of narcotics
  • catheter if needed
84
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define dehiscence

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  • opening of wound edges
  • wound wont close
85
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what can cause dehiscence?

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  • coughing/ vomiting
  • distention
  • decreased circulation
  • internal hematoma formation under incision
86
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is dehiscence a serious completion? what is the mortality rate? When does it occur?

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  • yes
  • up to 30%
  • occurs between 7-10 days postoperatively
87
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what causes dehiscence ?

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  • obesity
  • malnutrition
  • older age
88
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what are some interventions that can be done for dehiscence?

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  • sterile dressing to wound
  • opiate analgesia
  • fluid resuscitation
  • early return to OR
89
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what can the nurse do to decrease the likelihood of dehiscence occurring?

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remove/ alternate sutures/ staples during removal

90
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define evisceration

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protrusion of bowel through incision

91
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what causes evisceration?

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  • malnutrition
  • obesity
  • older age
92
Q

what interventions can be done for evisceration ?

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  • cover entire area with sterile NS soaked dressing and cover dressing
  • monitor for shock
  • place pt in bed with knees to chest
  • call surgeon ASAP
93
Q

what is considered a pre-high BP?

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systolic between 121-139
OR
diastolic between 81-89

94
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what is considered a high BP?

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systolic 140 or above
OR
diastolic 90 or above

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