Study 6 Post-Procedure Care and Patient Teaching with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
After sedation, a patient is difficult to arouse and breathing slowly. What comes first?
Assess and support the airway and breathing, and summon help. A reduced level of consciousness, slow breathing, and low oxygen saturation may signal respiratory compromise.
Why should a patient avoid driving after sedation?
Do not drive after sedation, even if you feel alert; sedation can impair judgment, coordination, and memory. Follow the specific instructions for the procedure and medication.
What transportation plan is recommended after sedation?
Arrange for a responsible adult to take you home and follow the discharge instructions about supervision and activity restrictions.
How does teach-back check understanding?
Ask the patient to explain the instructions in their own words, such as how they will care for the wound and when they will seek help. Clarify anything misunderstood and check again.
What can improve understanding when discharge instructions are difficult to follow?
Use plain language and an interpreter when needed so the patient can understand and follow the instructions.
What should a patient do about severe worsening abdominal pain, swelling, and fever?
Seek urgent medical assessment now and follow the procedure’s emergency instructions. Severe or worsening pain with abdominal swelling and fever can indicate a serious complication.
Which post-colonoscopy symptoms need prompt assessment?
Increasing abdominal pain with repeated vomiting needs prompt assessment. Mild bloating or improving cramps may occur after some procedures, but worsening symptoms are concerning.
What action is needed for heavy ongoing bleeding with dizziness after a biopsy?
Direct the patient to emergency care. Heavy, ongoing bleeding with dizziness may indicate significant blood loss and requires urgent assessment.
How should a patient decide when to restart a blood thinner after a biopsy?
Follow the individualized restart instructions from the procedural clinician. If they are unclear, contact the care team promptly rather than guessing.
What should a patient avoid when medication instructions are unclear?
Do not guess, stop, restart, or double a dose without instructions from the care team. Medication changes depend on the procedure and the patient’s condition.
What key topics belong in a safe post-procedure discharge plan?
Cover activity restrictions, needed transportation or support, medication changes, expected recovery, warning signs, contact information, and follow-up.
Does taking a biopsy mean its result is already known?
A biopsy specimen must be analyzed before its result is known. Explain who will communicate the result and when the patient should follow up.
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