Post-Operative Care

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
CO-04-01	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to receive a post-operative client from the recovery room.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform post-operative care such as:
CO-04-02	initial post-operative assessment-systems or head to toe
CO-04-03	circulation, sensation, movement (CSM) / colour, warmth, circulation, movement (CWCM)
CO-04-04	drainage devices and connections
CO-04-05	dressing / wounds
CO-04-06	infusion therapy
CO-04-07	oxygen saturation
CO-04-08	pain and discomfort
CO-04-09	positioning and precautions
CO-04-10	possible post-operative psychosis
CO-04-11	vital signs
CO-04-12	review physician / surgeon orders
CO-04-13	safety precautions / mobilization / transfer methods
CO-04-14	pain management as per protocol
CO-04-15	meet nutritional needs as per protocol
CO-04-16	aid elimination as per protocol
CO-04-17	provide emotional and psychological support to client and family.