What is the priority nursing actions that should be taken when Tom arrives in the OR and why?

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5.What are priority nursing actions that should be taken when T.M.arrives to the OR?

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6.What specific precautions should be taking when positioning T.M. forsurgery?

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sure to secure the patient’s extremities and provide adequate padding, protectprivacy and also respect the patient’s specific aches and pains.Postoperative:T.M. has now arrived to the PACU.The procedure was performed under IVsedation and was scheduled as outpatient surgery.Postoperative Orders:Vital signs per routineDiscontinue IV before dischargePatient to void before surgeryCipro 500mg PO every 6 hours for 10 daysTylenol #3, 1-2 tabs every 3-4 hours PRN painPatient to call office to schedule follow-up appointmentDiscussion Questions:

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What is the priority nursing assessment when a patient is admitted to the pacu?

Assessment of the patient's pain is the first priority.

Which nursing actions are completed by the scrub nurse?

The responsibilities of the scrub nurse are:.
Scrubbing for surgery..
Setting up sterile tables..
Preparing sutures and special equipments..
Assists the surgeon and assistant during the surgical procedure by anticipating the required instruments, sponges, drains and other equipment..

What complications of spinal anesthesia should tm be monitored for during surgery *?

Bradycardia and cardiac arrest are the most worrisome complications related to spinal anaesthesia.

What are the 3 phases of perioperative nursing?

The perioperative period is the time lapse surrounding the surgical act. It is subdivided into three stages: preoperative, operative and postoperative.