Question

CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES 1. Prioritize the following list of preopera Deinritize the following list of preoperative activities for the morning of surgery. (737-739) Check the surgeon's orders. Check for a signed surgical consent form. Check that lab work is complete and in the medical record. Have the patient empty the bladder. Check to see that preoperative medications ordered are available on the unit. Complete the preoperative checklist. Have the patient shower. Prepare the unit for the postoperative return of the patient. Give the preoperative medications. Document the patient's readiness for the OR. Transfer the patient to the OR. What are the possible causes of a low urine output during the second postoperative day? (756) ..r patient who had general anesthesia does not have any bowel 3. What actions would be necessary ify sounds on the second postoperative day 2. What are the possible ca ond postoperative day? (752, 754)

Answer 1

• Check doctors order
• Check for signed surgical consent form
• Check that the lab work complete and in medical record
• Check to see that preoperative medication ordered are available
• Give pre operative medication
• Have patient shower
• Have the patient empty bladder
• Complete preoperative checklist
• Prepare unit for postoperative return of the patient
• Document readiness to OR
• Transfer the patient to OR

2.Hypotension and hypovolemia causing decrease renal perfusion which lower urine output. Low urine output is sign of Acute kidney injury.

3.

• Early ambulation
• Should not commenced oral intake until the bowel sound returned