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Chapter 2 Care for the Surgical Patient
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What are some factors that influence surgery outcomes?(7)
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1)Age(Very young and old do not tolerate surgery as well) 2)Physical condition 3)Nutritional Status(Protein is essential to build and repair tissue) 4)Psychosocial Needs(The patients ability to comply to surgery and support structure influence recovery) 5)Socioeconomic and cultural needs 6)Current Medications(Polypharmacy may lead to adverse drug reactions and interactions and may involve pre-operative meds) 7)Education and Experience(Be sure to communicate at a level the patient can understand)
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