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CO: Surgical Nursing CO-04: Post-Operative Care
No. Competency Item NAC DEV COM DTE EXC
CO-04-01 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to receive a post-operative client from the recovery room.
  Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform post-operative care such as:          
CO-04-02
  • initial post-operative assessment-systems or head to toe
  • CO-04-03
  • circulation, sensation, movement (CSM) / colour, warmth, circulation, movement (CWCM)
  • CO-04-04
  • drainage devices and connections
  • CO-04-05
  • dressing / wounds
  • CO-04-06
  • infusion therapy
  • CO-04-07
  • oxygen saturation
  • CO-04-08
  • pain and discomfort
  • CO-04-09
  • positioning and precautions
  • CO-04-10
  • possible post-operative psychosis
  • CO-04-11
  • vital signs
  • CO-04-12
  • review physician / surgeon orders
  • CO-04-13
  • safety precautions / mobilization / transfer methods
  • CO-04-14
  • pain management as per protocol
  • CO-04-15
  • meet nutritional needs as per protocol
  • CO-04-16
  • aid elimination as per protocol
  • CO-04-17
  • provide emotional and psychological support to client and family.
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