MED SURGE
NURS 121L-A Rev. 2-20
History of Present Illness (HPI), Pathophysiology of Admitting Dx (Cite References) Medical, Surgical, Social History (1).
Medical History
Breast cancer
Surgical History
No previous surgeries
Social History
Patient is married, lves with her husband and has two grown children and have accompanied her.
Medical Management/ Orders/ Medications & Allergies (2)
Name
Dose
RT
Freq.
MOA
RN Considerations
Onset/Peak/Duration
(Insulin)
Valium
10 mg
IV
1½ hours before surgery
Reduce apprehension
Assess blood pressure, pulse and respiration
NA
NURS 121L-A Concept Map
Student Name:
Instructor:
Patient Education (In Pt.) & Discharge Planning (home needs )
Full assessment of patient.
Provide for physical and thermal comfort.
Therapeutic communication.
Begin post op education for day one.
Notify family as to when they may come and visit.
Patient Information
(1)
Name: V.G
Age: 52
Gender: F
Code Status: Full Code
DPOA: Husband
Living Will: Completed
Cultural considerations, ethnicity, occupation, religion, family support, insurance. (1) (14)
The patient is white and is provided support by her husband and her two grown children
Chief Complaint
Preoperative care for surgical operation
Admitting Diagnosis
Breast Cancer
Erickson’s Developmental Stage Related to pt. & Cite References (1)
Diagnostic Test/ Lab Results with dates and Normal Ranges (3)
Test
Norms
Date
Current Value
PC Outcomes/Goal
The patient demonstrates understanding of plan to heal skin and prevent reinjury
Priority nursing diagnosis #2
Impaired physical mobility
Respiratory (7)
Oxygen: Room Air
Bipap/Cpap: N/A
Trach: N/A
Vent: N/A
O2 Saturation: 98 %
Lund Sounds: Clear
Vital Signs (4)
Temperature 98.3
HR 87
RR 16
BP is 121/74
Ht/Wt
Integumentary (12)
Skin intact: warm and dry to touch
Wound: surgical wound; clean and dry
Assessment/ Evaluation #1
Assessment/ Evaluation #2
PC Interventions
Take and assess Vital signs by automatic B/P Cuff q 15 minutes
Talk with her stating surgery in over and she did great.
Allow husband to come into recovery for a quick one minute visit.
Document and prepare to transfer to Surgical ICU
Psychosocial (14)
Patient is cooperative, understands directions , deciosn making is concrete and judgement is appropriate
Cardiovascular (6)
Color: pale
Capillary reill: <3 seconds
Peripheral Edema: None
Rhythm: Regular
Endocrine (13)
No Thyroid Disease
No Estrogen Use
No Testosterone use
No steroid use
No diabetes
Musculoskeletal
ROM: Active
Mobility Aids: Walker
Gait: Steady
GU (10)
Urine is clear
GI (9)
Bowel sounds are normal
Nutrition/Hydration
(8)
Diet: Regular
feeding method: self
Mucous Membranes: Dry
Skin Turgor: No problem
Rest/ Exercise (11)
Activity: Bed rest
Functional level: Independent
Sleep Patterns: Uninterrupted
Neurological (5)
Orientation: √ Time √ Place √ Person √ Purpose
Normal Sensation
Level of Consciousness: Alert
Coordination: Symmetrical
Outcome/Goal #1
Patient will report relived/ controlled pain.
Priority nursing diagnosis #1
Acute pain
Outcome/Goal #2
Pateint verbalizes feeling of increased strength and ability to move
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Potential Complications/ at risk for Impaired skin integrity
PC Evaluation Plan
Interventions # 2
Therapeutic communication
Validate NPO Status
Encourage to ambulate with assistance to void if needed.
Connect telemetry
Provide a few chairs if possible for her family to also be comfortable
Interventions #1
Ask patient to explain to you what procedure she was expecting to have this morning.
If patient statement differs from the surgical consent she has signed, notify surgeon immediately.
Stay with patient for surgeon’s arrival to explain intended surgical procedure
Contact head nurse or supervisor in the OR to evaluate new situation
Procedure is canceled for the day and rescheduled at a later date allowing for new consent.
NURS 121L-A Rev. 2-20
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