Patient-controlled analgesia
Med 23 Lou Thao Abdominal Surgery, Patient Controlled Analgesia
LEARNING OUTCOME OBJECTIVES
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient centered care using evidence-based practice while managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – integrate caring behaviors when managing care for diverse patients. families, and communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making while managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing patient care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when managing nursing care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for diverse patient populations.
Reading: Cystic fibrosis, respiratory arrest, isolation, resuscitation
Skills: Pain assessment, Vital Signs, Documentation, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump overview
Questions to answer:
- What are some postoperative complications that Lou Thao may encounter?
- What are some benefits or advantages associated with the use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA device? Explain the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis.
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