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Isotonic IVs
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NS, D5W, D5 1/2NS, Ringer's solution, LR
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Hypertonic
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1/2NS, 3% NaCl, D10W, D20W, D50W
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What is the 5th Vital Sign?
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Pain
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Nociceptors
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nerve endings in the skin, viscera, blood vessels, muscle, and joints that are activated when pain is present
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Acute Pain
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pain that lasts for less than 6 months
Rapid and shallow respiration, increased blood pressure, dilated pupils, and sweating |
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chronic pain
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prolonged pain, longer than 6 months
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Inpatient Surgery
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requires admission to hospital prior to procedures
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outpatient surgery (ambulatory)
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does not require inpatient care
able to go home without assistance following treatment |
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informed consent
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legal document requires for diagnostic procedures, including surgery
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It a client has questions regarding the surgery, who does they ask?
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nurse questions client's understanding, nurse should contact surgeon
Client should understand the procedure before signing the informed consent |
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Risk factors of surgery
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advanced age, obesity, malnutrition, dehydration/electrolyte imbalance, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory disorders, diabetes, renal and liver dysfunction, alcoholism, smoking, medication, anticoagulants, diuretics, antidepressants
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Hemoglobin (Hgb)
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12-16 g females
14-28 g Males |
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Hematocrit (Hct)
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35-45% Females
40-54% Males Monitor I&O, VS, assess for bleeding |
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White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
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5-10mm3
monitor signs of inflammation and infection |
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Soudium
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135-145 mEq/L
Monitor lab values, I&O, mental status |
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Prothrombin time and Partial Thromboplastin time
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10-13 secs
22-30 secs Monitor lab values, assess for bleeding from incision, unirine, and hematoma formation, encourage leg exercises, walking |
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Urinalysis
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Glucose, protein, WBC, RBC Bacteria, Ketones (Negative)
Monitor and report abnormal values |
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Potassium
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3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Monitor cardiac and GI status and I&O |
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Platelet Count
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200,000-300,000
assess for signs of bleeding on site of incision and drainage tube, assess for hematoma |
