*history and physical exam have been documented

*the name of the procedure on the surgical consent form matches that scheduled in the operating room 

*surgical consent form has been signed and witnessed

*all lab test have been reported and abnormal results are reported

*client is wearing identification bracelet

*allergies identified

*the client has had NPO since midnight

*skin prep has been completed

*vitals have been assessed and recorded

*nail polish,glasses,contact lens,hairpins have been removed

*jewelry removed or rings secured

*dentures removed

*client wearing hospital gown and hair cover

*the client has urinated

*location of iv site, type of solution, and rate of infusion are identified

*the prescribed preoperative medications have been given

 deep breathing, it reduces postoperative risk for respiratory complications

coughing, give meds 30 minutes before coughing, or splinting incision before coughing

splinting- pressure on incision with hands or pillow, or wrapping bath blanket

leg exercises, help promote circulation. 

preoperative restriction of fluid, and blood loss during surgery. 

and blood pools due to stationary positioning. 

LEG EXERCISES 

ANTIEMBOLISM STOCKINGS

(TED HOSE) 

acts on the central nervous system to produce loss of sedation, reflexes, and consciousness. 

via inhaled and intravenous routes.

interferes with the conduction of sensory and motor nerve impulses to a specific area of the body. client experiences loss of sensation and decreased mobility to the specific area. 

they do not lose consciousness

decreased risk for respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal complications

anticholinergics