Ch 15 Priorities for the Preoperative Patient
This lecture is based on the following textbook:
Hoffman, J., & Sullivan, N. (2024). Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice (3rd Ed.). F.A. Davis.
🎥 Video Description:
I originally created this lecture for my nursing students, and I’m sharing it here in case it helps others who may need extra support understanding preoperative nursing care. I’m a registered nurse with a master’s degree in nursing education, and I’ve taught in both associate and bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
This video covers Chapter 15: Coordinating Care for the Preoperative Patient from the Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing textbook.
In this lecture, we’ll review essential concepts and nursing responsibilities involved in preparing patients for surgery. Topics include:
Types of Surgery – Understand the different classifications of surgery (elective, urgent, emergency) and how they influence preoperative planning and communication.
Preoperative Nursing Assessment – Learn how to collect focused health history, assess surgical risk factors, and identify potential complications based on comorbidities, age, allergies, and medications.
Preoperative Diagnostic Testing – Review common lab and imaging tests ordered before surgery and their implications for nursing care.
Informed Consent – Discuss the nurse’s role in verifying consent, advocating for the patient’s understanding, and addressing legal/ethical considerations.
Patient Teaching and Preparation – Explore how to educate patients and families about what to expect before, during, and after surgery to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes.
Preoperative Checklists and Safety – Go over the importance of time-outs, pre-op checklists, and infection prevention protocols.
Collaboration and Communication – Highlight interdisciplinary collaboration with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff.
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