Postoperative Care

In a postanesthesia care unit (PACU), what is the primary nursing priority immediately after a patient is admitted from surgery?

According to the standard for interval frequency of checking vital signs in the PACU, how often should a nurse assess a stable patient after the initial fifteen minutes?

A patient in the PACU is experiencing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Which medication, a 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist, is commonly used to treat this condition?

What communication format is recommended for nurses to use during patient transfers, such as from the PACU to an inpatient surgical unit, to ensure clear and structured information exchange?

What is the primary difference between a phase I PACU and a phase II PACU?

Which of the following is considered a nonpharmacological approach for postoperative pain management?

A postoperative patient's urinary output is being monitored. What is the minimum hourly urine output that is reflective of adequate kidney perfusion?

What is the term for the separation of the edges of a surgical wound, which can appear as a fully open wound with visible tissue underneath?

A nurse is educating a postoperative patient on preventing respiratory complications. Which device's use helps prevent atelectasis and pneumonia?

What is the primary rationale for keeping the head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees or more for a postoperative patient?

What is the most common cause of a pulmonary embolism (PE) in a postoperative patient?

When assessing a patient who has had prior opioid sensitivity, what is an appropriate nursing action for managing postoperative pain?

What is the primary purpose of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system in the postoperative setting?

In the context of the ABCs of PACU assessment, what does the 'C' primarily involve assessing?

Which nursing action is essential for preventing a postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) according to the chapter?

What is the term for the postoperative complication characterized by excessive nausea and vomiting associated with anesthesia administration?

When a nurse is transferring a patient from the PACU, which member of the interdisciplinary team is primarily responsible for ordering durable medical equipment (DME) for the patient's home?

Which of the following is a classic manifestation of dehydration in a postoperative patient who is not recovering well?

What is the primary mechanism of action for nonpharmacological pain management techniques like guided imagery and deep breathing exercises?

If a patient who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at 0700 has stable vital signs and is recovering well, what time is the earliest they could be ready for transfer from the PACU, based on the example in the text?

A postoperative patient is found to have a temperature greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the postoperative complications table, which nursing action is appropriate?

What is the primary reason that a urinary catheter placed during surgery is generally removed within six hours postoperatively?

In the context of QSEN competencies for preventing postoperative complications, tailoring pain management according to a patient's cultural background is an example of which competency?

What is the primary physiological reason that postoperative pain can interfere with the healing process?

A postoperative patient has developed swelling, pain, warmth, and redness in one leg, along with a positive Homan's sign. According to Table 27.4, these clinical presentations are indicative of what complication?

When managing a patient with postoperative urinary retention (POUR), what is the last resort intervention if noninvasive measures prove ineffective?

What is the primary role of the admitting PACU nurse when a patient is transferred from the operating room?

A patient is recovering from abdominal surgery and has a nasogastric tube inserted. What complication listed in Table 27.4 would this intervention help manage?

Which factor is a primary contributor to the development of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)?

In addition to female sex and motion sickness, what is another significant risk factor for developing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?

What type of medication is metoclopramide, which is used to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing pain that rates as a 9 out of 10 on the pain scale. What would be an appropriate initial pain medication to administer intravenously based on the provider's orders in the case study?

What is the primary goal of using techniques like deep breathing exercises and early ambulation in postoperative patients?

When does the postoperative phase of patient care officially begin?

Which patient is at highest risk for postoperative wound dehiscence?

What is the primary focus of nursing care when a patient first arrives in the Phase I PACU?

Which nursing intervention is most crucial for identifying early signs of potential respiratory complications like atelectasis in a postoperative patient?

In the ISBAR communication for the patient Kathy Johnson, what information is provided in the 'B' (Background) section?

What is the main reason a nurse must carefully assess a patient's cultural beliefs regarding pain?

Which condition is a direct cause of postoperative urinary retention (POUR)?

Based on the case study, what was the patient's heart rate in the PACU immediately following extubation and before transfer?

A postoperative patient's lab results on 3/13/24 at 06:00 show a potassium (K+) level of 3.2 mEq/L. What nursing action from the case study directly addresses this finding?

Why must nurses collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physical therapists and dietitians, for postoperative care?

What is the most likely reason for administering Ketorolac 30 mg IV every 6 hours to the postoperative patient in the case study?

A patient experiences a cough, absent breath sounds, shortness of breath, and chest pain postoperatively. What is the priority nursing action according to Table 27.4?

Which statement best describes the role of pain assessment in postoperative care?

What is the primary objective of providing emotional and spiritual support to postoperative patients and their families?

A patient recovering from an appendectomy has a temperature of 96.0 degrees Fahrenheit post-intubation. This finding, while a single data point, could be an early indicator of what postoperative complication?

When is it most appropriate to administer an antiemetic medication like ondansetron to a patient with several risk factors for PONV?

What is a primary nursing action when managing a patient with a known history of severe PONV, as seen in the case study?