Title: Preoperative Nursing Care Plan for a Patient Undergoing Surgery

Objective: The objective of this assignment is to help students develop an understanding of preoperative nursing care and the role of the nurse in the surgical setting.

Instructions:

Choose a patient who is scheduled for surgery and write a preoperative nursing care plan for them. The patient can be either hypothetical or based on a real patient (with patient's consent and anonymity protected).

Your care plan should include the following components:

a. Patient information: Age, gender, medical history, surgical history, allergies, and other relevant information.

b. Medical orders: Preoperative medications, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures.

c. Nursing assessment: Vital signs, physical assessment, and psychological assessment.

d. Nursing diagnosis: Identify at least three nursing diagnoses related to the patient's preoperative status.

e. Nursing interventions: Develop a nursing care plan that addresses the patient's preoperative needs, including but not limited to, pain management, anxiety reduction, and education on the surgical process.

f. Evaluation: Describe how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your nursing interventions.

Your care plan should be written using appropriate nursing language and follow a structured format.

Use at least three credible sources to support your nursing care plan.

Your assignment should be typed and double-spaced, with proper citations and references in APA format.

Your assignment should be submitted on or before the deadline set by your instructor.

Remember to prioritize patient safety, privacy, and dignity in your nursing care plan. Good luck!