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Post operative nursing
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What are the priorities for any patient in the immediate post-
operative phase?
Vital signs:
HR 110 b/min, reg
BP 156/96mmHg
RR 10 b/min
Sp0 94% on Hudson mask at 6L/min
Temp 37.1 degrees Celcuis
Drowsy but rousable
Pain 4/10
Dressing dry & Intact
IDC insitu (minimal drainage)
Given Morphine 10mg