Pre-Op Pt. Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by gelbel69

1. Diagnosis
2. Cure
3. Palliation
4. Cosmetic improv­ement
5. Prevention
6. Explor­ation

Generally Stressful but needed, but if excessive – recovery can be affected.
1. Fear of pain
2. Fear of unknown
3. Fear of mutilation
4. Fear of death
5. Fear of anesthesia
6. Fear of disruption of life pattern

- Situat­ional changes
- Concern with the unknown
- Concern with body image
- Past experi­ences
- Knowledge deficit

Health percep­tio­n-h­ealth management pattern
What was explained?
Anesthesia problem?
Smoking?
Chronic illness?
Medica­tion?
Alcohol intake?