What are the nursing responsibilities of mastectomy?

The nursing responsibilities of mastectomy include:

1. Preoperative care

- Assess the patient's physical and psychological status.

- Provide information about the surgery, including the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

- Obtain informed consent.

- Prepare the patient for surgery, including NPO status, bowel preparation, and hair removal.

- Administer preoperative medications.

2. Intraoperative care

- Monitor the patient's vital signs and oxygen saturation.

- Assist the surgeon with the surgery.

- Provide postoperative pain management.

- Monitor for and manage any complications, such as bleeding, infection, or fluid imbalance.

3. Postoperative care

- Monitor the patient's vital signs and oxygen saturation.

- Assess the patient for pain and manage as needed.

- Monitor the patient's fluid balance and provide IV fluids as needed.

- Encourage the patient to ambulate as soon as possible to prevent blood clots.

- Teach the patient about the signs and symptoms of infection and encourage them to report any concerns to their healthcare provider.

- Provide emotional support to the patient and their family.

- Follow up with the patient as needed to monitor their recovery and provide support.