Fluid Management

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Vital Signs Monitoring

Frequent assessment of blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature.

Chest Tube Management

Monitoring output, maintaining patency, and preventing complications.

Discharge Planning & Teaching

Post-Discharge Instructions: Ensuring patients understand home care, follow-up appointments, and red flags.

Wound Dressing Changes: Using sterile technique to prevent infection.

Seizures

Recognizing seizures, ensuring safety, and administering anticonvulsants.

Wound Drains

Drain Management (JP, Hemovac, Chest Tubes): Monitoring and emptying surgical drains as needed.

Pressure Injury Prevention

Pressure Injury Prevention: Repositioning patients, using specialty beds or cushions, applying barrier creams.