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NURS 3802 test 2

Perioperative and Nutrition

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Surgical Site Locations Hospital Surgical center attached to a hospital Free-standing surgical center Physician's office Ambulatory surgery (outpatient, short-stay, same-day)
Purposes of Surgery Diagnostic Curative Cosmetic/Reconstructive Palliative Preventive Exploratory
Classifications of Surgery Seriousness - Major/Minor Urgency - Elective (pt's choice) Urgent (necessary for health) Emergency (life,limb, or eyesight)
Age-Related Risk Factors - Infants Lessened ability to tolerate blood loss and temp changes Sensitive/easily traumatized skin Immature body systems
Age-Related Risk Factors - Older Adults (CV) Increased calcium and cholesterol deposits in small arteries, thickened arterial walls - predisposed to clot formation in LE Degeneration of myocardium and valves reduces reserve volume
Age-Related Risk Factors - Older Adults (Pulmonary) Rib cage stiffened and reduced in size - predisposed to airway concerns
Age-Related Risk Factors - Older Adults (Neurological) Neuro: Sensory and tactile losses, increased pain tolerance - predisposed to decreased response to early warning signs of surgical complications
Age-Related Risk Factors - Older Adults (Integumentary) Decreased subq tissue and increased skin fragility - predisposed to pressure ulcers and skin tears
Age-Related Risk Factors - Older Adults (Renal) Reduced blood flow to kidneys - predisposed to increased risk of shock with blood loss
Age-Related Risk Factors - Older Adults (Metabolic) Reduced RBCs and hemoglobin - inhibits adequate tissue oxygenation Lower metabolic rates - older adults have slower metabolism
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