Question

what specific preoperative nursing measures should the nurse review with the patient to help decrease the risk of postoperative complications

Answer 1

The nurse should explain the procedure of the surgery to the patients and his family before the surgery.The nurse should explain the procedure written or thoroght video so that they can evaluate the instructions which are explained in it.The nurse should explain to the patients and their family of the importance of nutrition because it will correct the nutritional deficiencies so that after the surgery the patient can have enough protein so that he's body can repair tissue.The patient is to urged so that he can stop smoking 2 months prior to surgery and nurse should review the breathing of the patient so that there are no complications.And explain the patient to withheld oral intake of water and food 8-10 prior to surgery or ordered by the physician.If the patient has older age then the nurse should stress the importance of water and nutrition to the patient.And the nurse should explain the importance of calling help for ambulation untill the patient is cleared by it to do independently.And the nurse should explain that if he is feeling depressed then the patient can use the help of nurse and coping strategies to decrease the anxiety they are feeling.