Reference no: EM133666866

Problem

Transitions in care in the perioperative environment are numerous and should be considered high-risk endeavors. The perioperative period begins when the patient is informed of the need for surgery, includes the surgical procedure and recovery, and continues until the patient resumes his or her usual activities.

In the Discussion Board, choose 4 questions/statements below and answer fully in the Discussion Board:

A. Identify the goal of nurses' preoperative assessment and describe how it assists with patients' transitions in care.

B. Explain the role of the nursing preoperative assessment in the perioperative environment.

C. Describe the three phases of the surgical experience and at least two functions of the nurse during each phase.

D. Compare the QSEN competencies (Patient Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, Informatics) and describe how each of these affect the surgical patient.

E. Choose one NANDA approved nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate for each phase of the perioperative environment and two nursing interventions for each diagnoses.

F. Which activities promote personal and professional growth and development of the perioperative nurse?

G. Describe the term "minimally invasive surgical techniques."

H. Describe the role of the circulating nurse, scrub nurse and non-sterile personnel within the operating room.

I. Differentiate between & list the sterile and non-sterile surgical team members. Explain their roles and responsibilities.