Care Plan for a Post-Operative Patient
Create a care plan for a post-operative patient. You may choose any surgical procedure, related to pregnant patient or a pediatric patient. You need at least three nursing diagnoses – with one goal, and four interventions for each of the three nursing diagnoses. Be sure to cite your care plan in APA format. Be sure to cover the following:
- Description of the disorder that led to the need for surgery
- Safety concerns for this age group or stage of development.
- Ambulation, rest, play, toys, and games for this patient.
- Fluid and nutritional needs for the patient following surgery.
- Equipment that will be needed for the patient following surgery.
- Educational needs of the patient and family.
- Emotional care, for the child and the care giver
- Nursing diagnoses, goal and interventions for the post-operative surgical patient
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Postoperative care is care that is given to a patient after undergoing surgery. It helps the patient in healing and recovering quickly and should be carried out immediately after surgery. The postoperative care depends on the type of surgery and the medical history of the patient. The three diagnoses for a pregnant patient are appendicitis…
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