Post-Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process Part 2

1. Common postoperative discomforts

What are some common postoperative discomforts?
  • Nausea and vomiting from general anesthesia.
  • Sore throat (caused by the tube placed in the windpipe for breathing during surgery).
  • Soreness, pain, and swelling around the incision site.
  • Restlessness and sleeplessness.
  • Thirst.
  • Constipation and gas (flatulence).