. list two immediate post operative problems that the nurse might antecepate while careing for the patient. 2. explain the reason that may predispose the patiet to the following potential post operative problems: atelectasis, hypovolemic shock, acute urinary retention and pulmonary embolism. explain all problems
edward, a 74 year old retired professor has just undergone surgery for a fractured hip. the surgery which was performed under general anasthesia was uneventful. he returned to the surgical ward with iv dextrose 5% in 0.9% normal saline at 1000 mls per hr and mophine via patient controlled analgesia 1mg at 5 minure lockout. for pain.
1. list two immediate post operative problems that the nurse might antecepate while careing for the patient.
2. explain the reason that may predispose the patiet to the following potential post operative problems: atelectasis, hypovolemic shock, acute urinary retention and pulmonary embolism. explain all problems
Post operative problems are the complications which occur after the surgery is performed they are very fatal counditions and can lead to death of patients ..
So one must be careful in handling post operative patients , they need contionus monitering
1. Two immediate post operative problems Hypovolemic shock ( bleeding ) and pulmonary embolism and fever
Apart from these some of the problems which can be seen in post-op patients are --
Atelectasis of lung ; retention of urine ; bleeding ;
DVT ; and reaction to anesthesia can also occur
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