Nursing assessment Subjective Data Important health information Past health history Medications Surgery or other treatments Dietary history Functional health patterns Nursing diagnosis and planning Fatigue

Erythrocyte production Life span of an RBC is 120 days Three alterations in erythropoiesis may decrease RBC production: Decreased hemoglobin synthesis Defective DNA synthesis in

Anemia A deficiency in Number of erythrocytes (RBCs) Quantity of hemoglobin Volume of packed RBCs (hematocrit) RBC function Transport oxygen (O2) from lungs to systemic

Role of other team members Respiratory Therapist Provide respiratory care modalities that support patient recovery from anesthesia (e.g., O2 therapy, nebulizer treatments, pulmonary drainage procedures,

Hearing loss and deafness Causes of hearing loss External ear Impacted cerumen Foreign bodies External otitis Middle ear Otitis media Serous otitis Otosclerosis Tympanic membrane

Nursing Assessment Patient’s ability to understand and comply with treatment Patient’s psychologic reaction to sight-threatening disorder Family reaction and support Caregiver availability Nursing diagnoses Risk

Glaucoma A group of disorders characterized by Increased IOP and consequences of elevated pressure Optic nerve atrophy Peripheral visual field loss Second leading cause of

Nursing assessment Visual acuity Psychosocial impact of visual disability Level of knowledge of disease Comfort and ability to comply with postoperative treatment Nursing diagnosis Self-care

Interprofessional care Nonsurgical therapy Visual aids  Changing eyewear prescription Reading glasses Magnifiers Increased lighting Surgical therapy Preoperative phase History and physical assessment Eye drops Nonsteroidal

Cataracts Opacity within the lens May occur in one or both eyes Cataract removal is most common surgical procedure in United States Etiology and Pathophysiology

Oral Fluid Replacement Used to correct mild fluid and electrolyte deficits Water Glucose Potassium Sodium IV Fluids Purposes Maintenance When oral intake is not adequate