Jeremiah Perioperative Nursing: Preoperative to Postoperative Phases Terms in this set (20) Preoperative Phase Period from scheduled surgery to transfer to surgical suite; focus on preparation and safety measures Health History Includes medical history

Jeremiah Perioperative Nursing: Preoperative to Postoperative Phases Terms in this set (20) Preoperative Phase Period from scheduled surgery to transfer to surgical suite; focus on preparation and safety measures Health History Includes medical history, smoking, drug/alcohol use, previous surgical complications, current medications, and lab tests Review Medications Identify meds to hold/take before surgery; differentiate between anticoagulants, beta- blockers, etc. Discharge Planning Plan for inpatient/outpatient therapy, homecare needs, and educate on post-op care Informed Consent Surgeon explains surgery, risks, alternatives; patient involvement required; nurse verifies and clarifies Day of Surgery Verify patient details, consent, NPO status, labs, skin prep, medications, and prepare for transfer to OR National Patient Safety Goals Ensure correct patient, procedure, body location; mark surgical site, conduct surgical timeout Lab Values Ranges for RBC, Hemoglobin, Platelets, WBC, PT, INR, BUN, Creatinine, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium, Chloride Intraoperative Phase Coordinate patient care, provide support, monitor patient, ensure sterile technique, document care Postoperative Phase Transfer for monitoring, use incentive spirometer, and ensure proper care after surgery Platelets Normal range: 150,000 - 400,000 cells/mcL WBC reference range: 5,000-10,000 cells/mcL PT 11-12.5 seconds (1.5 to 2.5 times normal with Coumadin) INR 0.9-1.2 (2-3 times normal with Coumadin) BUN normal range: 10-20 mg/dL Calcium Normal range: 9-10.5 mg/dL Potassium Normal range: 3.4 - 4.7 mEq/L Perioperative Nursing: Preoperative to Postoperative Phases Magnesium Normal range: 1.5 - 2.5 mg/dL Chloride Normal range: 98-106 mEq/dL