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  • Surgical Nursing

    • Patient Assessment

      The success of a surgical procedure depends primarily on good planning and the awareness of potential patient risk factors. Thorough patient pre-operative assessment and selecting the right surgical procedure for the patient is therefore imperative in order to reduce associated surgical risks so that a positive outcome can be achieved. 

      By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

      • Explain the importance of taking a thorough patient history;
      • Describe what is involved in the patient assessment and explain its importance in a surgical patient;
      • State the term S.O.A.P. and explain its relevance in patient assessment;
      • Demonstrate a patient examination, stating normal and abnormal findings.

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      Patient Assessment
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    • Can you prepare a nursing care plan for Eric?

      Eric is a 3-year-old male neutered DSH. In this reflective lesson, you'll learn the key things to consider when preparing a nursing care plan.

      Aidan McAlinden, Academic and Content Director


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      Reflective Lesson: Eric
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