1. Peri-operative Nursing Post – Op Care Diploma Practical Nursing Skills Lab 2007

2. Post Op Priorities A B C’ s

3. Central Nervous System Hearing, last to go, 1 st to come back Loss of consciousness and reflexes Has gag reflex returned? X

4. Fluid Status Pre op status Fluid & Bld Loss Kidney Function/Output Fluid & Blood replacement Drainage

5. Wound Status Status of Dressing Don’t forget the big picture! Dehiscence Evisceration

6. Pain Assessment Subjective My pain is an 8 out of 10 Objective

7. Individualized Post Op Assessment Surgery Specific Diabetic? Mentally ill or mentally challenged? Deaf/Blind Heart Disease Brain Attack? Colostomy/catheter Home environment and support

8. Post Op Visit In The Home