POSTOPERATIVE CARE AND POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
The image above is an example of what happens to a patient
in the postoperative period, following surgical intervention.
Measures should always be taken to avoid postoperative
complications.
Measures should always be taken to avoid postoperative
complications.
In the immediate postoperative period, a patient may develop
pneumonia if breathing exercises are neglected .The incentive
spirometer is used for this purpose.The plan of care is used to
pneumonia if breathing exercises are neglected .The incentive
spirometer is used for this purpose.The plan of care is used to
Abdominal assessment for paralytic ileus is also important.
This leads to abdominal distention and absent bowel sounds .
This leads to abdominal distention and absent bowel sounds .
DVT ( deep vein thrombosis) can be avoided by encouraging
leg exercises, using TED hose or SCD device on the patient
confined to bed.
leg exercises, using TED hose or SCD device on the patient
confined to bed.
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