Phenix City, AL6 days ago
Relevant preoperative status including: VS, skin integrity, diagnostic test results, allergies, home medication review, NPO status, disabilities, limitations, impairments, substance use/abuse, external or implanted medical devices. The RNs role is to validate existing information, eliciting additional or new information, reinforcing preoperative teaching, reviewing discharge instructions and providing nursing care to complete preparation for the experience.