Postoperative Assessment and Care

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario FUN 12 – Lillian Chambers – Postoperative Assessment and Surgical Site Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Lillian Chambers, a 40-year-old Korean-American female, presented to the emergency department with acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain. After a diagnosis of ruptured appendix, an urgent appendectomy was performed. During this scenario, learners must assess and implement nursing interventions for a postoperative patient.

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Learning Objectives

– Conduct appropriate assessments
– Identify any abnormal findings and respond with appropriate interventions
– Provide surgical site care
– Provide postoperative education
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses