ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Nursing Skill
Jessica Willard
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Preoperative care
SKILL NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Skill
health care provided before a surgical operation. The aim of preoperative care is to do whatever is right to
increase the success of the surgery. At some point before the surgery the health care provider will assess the
fitness of the person to have surgery.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Surgery. Csection is indicated if the mother
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
shows signs of fetal stress, placental
abruption, HELLP syndrome, oliguria, monitor vital signs and prepare the client for
pulmonary edema, eclampsia or uncontrol surgery. NPO as ordered. In emergency C
increased BP sections special preparations cannot always
be performed. Medications to control
infection is given. nurse assist with
positioning of the patient for anesthesia
Outcomes/Evaluation
Client Education
Patient is prepared for the appropriate surgey
-inform client about the procedure and what to expect
Assessing and correcting physiological and after the surgery.
psychological problems that may increase -Instruct patient to use detergent– germicide for
surgical risk. several days at home
Giving the patient and significant others -Have the patient use the toilet or bedside commode
complete learning and teaching guidelines rather than the bedpan for evacuation of the enema,
unless the patient’ s condition presents some
regarding the surgery. contraindication.
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
Anxiety -Reducing Anxiety and Fear
decreased pulmonary function. -Managing Nutrition and Fluids
-Promoting Optimal Respiratory and Cardiovascular
poor tissue oxygenation. Status
infection. -Supporting Hepatic and Renal Function
wound healing. -Monitor patient for signs of adrenal insufficiency
cardiovascular events. -Promoting Mobility and Active Body Movement
-Respecting Spiritual and Cultural Beliefs
-Providing Preoperative Patient Education
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Jessica Willard
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Preoperative care
SKILL NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Skill
health care provided before a surgical operation. The aim of preoperative care is to do whatever is right to
increase the success of the surgery. At some point before the surgery the health care provider will assess the
fitness of the person to have surgery.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Surgery. Csection is indicated if the mother
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
shows signs of fetal stress, placental
abruption, HELLP syndrome, oliguria, monitor vital signs and prepare the client for
pulmonary edema, eclampsia or uncontrol surgery. NPO as ordered. In emergency C
increased BP sections special preparations cannot always
be performed. Medications to control
infection is given. nurse assist with
positioning of the patient for anesthesia
Outcomes/Evaluation
Client Education
Patient is prepared for the appropriate surgey
-inform client about the procedure and what to expect
Assessing and correcting physiological and after the surgery.
psychological problems that may increase -Instruct patient to use detergent– germicide for
surgical risk. several days at home
Giving the patient and significant others -Have the patient use the toilet or bedside commode
complete learning and teaching guidelines rather than the bedpan for evacuation of the enema,
unless the patient’ s condition presents some
regarding the surgery. contraindication.
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
Anxiety -Reducing Anxiety and Fear
decreased pulmonary function. -Managing Nutrition and Fluids
-Promoting Optimal Respiratory and Cardiovascular
poor tissue oxygenation. Status
infection. -Supporting Hepatic and Renal Function
wound healing. -Monitor patient for signs of adrenal insufficiency
cardiovascular events. -Promoting Mobility and Active Body Movement
-Respecting Spiritual and Cultural Beliefs
-Providing Preoperative Patient Education
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
