Study Guide

Objective

You know the usual diseases and injuries that can be treated by surgery, as well as the treatment path of a surgical patient.
You know the key nursing functions used in pre-, intra- and post-operative care.
You can systematically prevent, identify and treat postoperative surgical complications.
You are in control of the pain management process.
You apply guidance and teaching methods in the nursing of a surgical patient.

Content

How is the patient's treatment path progressing after the surgery decision?
What are the most common surgically treatable diseases and injuries?
What are the goals and functions of pre- and post-operative nursing?
How do you implement pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing?
How do you prevent and treat postoperative complications?
How do you ensure patient and occupational safety during the stages of the surgical process?
How do you plan, implement and evaluate the medical and non-pharmacological pain management of a surgical patient?
How do you guide the patient and commit them to self-care?