Postoperative Abdominal Surgery

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario MED 24 – Lou Thao – Abdominal Surgery – Postoperative Fluid Volume Deficit

Lou Thao is a 43-year-old Vietnamese American male who has just been transferred from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) to the medical-surgical unit for recovery following laparoscopic sigmoid colon resection. During this scenario, learners must assess and manage care for a postoperative patient.

Learning Objectives

– Conduct appropriate assessments

– Recognize abnormal findings and perform needed interventions

– Provide individualized education

– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses