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Standard of Care - Outpatient Surgery - Nausea and/or Vomiting Postoperatively |
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Manual: Outpatient Surgery and Ambulatory Services Policy and Procedure Manual (Ver 9) External Reference: "(TJC PC.4.10, PC.5.10)"
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| | STANDARD OF CARE - OUTPATIENT SURGERY
NAUSEA AND/OR VOMITING POSTOPERATIVELYProblemGoalActions Nausea and/or vomiting postoperatively. Reduction of postoperative nausea. Monitor patient pain level postop and administer pain medication, as necessary.
Assess for need to administer anti-emetic.
Position for comfort.
Encourage patient to breathe deeply to blow off general anesthetic.
Offer sips of water or other clear liquid, as tolerated.
Offer crackers and advance diet, as tolerated, according to physician order.
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| | ...for comfort.
Encourage patient to breathe deeply to blow off general anesthetic.
Offer sips of water or other clear liquid, as tolerated.
Offer crackers and advance diet, as tolerated, according to physician order.
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