Reference no: EM133296568

Case: John Young is a 76 year old male patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is scheduled to undergo a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) using general anesthesia. The nurse reviews with the patient and his significant other the anatomy of the affected structures and their function in relation to the urinary and reproductive systems, using diagrams and other educational aids as indicated. The nurse describes the urinary drainage system that will be in place postoperatively, and the recovery room procedure.

Question 1. What specific preoperative nursing measures should the nurse implement to prepare the patient for the surgical experience and to help decrease the risk for postoperative complications?

Question 2. What intraoperative nursing interventions are instituted to reduce the surgical risk factors related to the patient's age?

Question 3. Explain the role of the nurse in providing patient safety measures during the intraoperative period.

Question 4. Explain the assessment parameters used to provide clues to detect postoperative problems early and the interventions needed.

Question 5. What gerontologic postoperative considerations should the nurse make?