by the Headmistress

SURGERY

Conditions Requiring Surgery
" A POET needs surgical intervention"
Perforation
Obstruction
Erosion
Tumors

Transport of Clients from OR to RR
"Avoid HER"
Avoid Hurried movement and rapid changes in position
Avoid Exposure
Avoid Rough handling





Note: Information taken from Udan, J. 2002. First Edition. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Clinical Application. Educational Publishing House: Manila, Philippines. Mnemonics submitted by the headmistress.