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The Crucial Role of the Perianesthesia Nurse in Preadmission Assessment With Unexpected Findings: A Case Report
Sara Edwards1, Jeanie M Bochenek1, Tracy Taylor1
1College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Abstract:
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart condition comprising four hallmark structural heart defects: ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy, which may lead to patients experiencing low levels of oxygen saturation. Patients with tetralogy of Fallot may appear cyanotic; however, patients with adequate pulmonary blood flow may remain asymptomatic and undetected. The preadmission history and assessment skills of the perianesthesia nurse are essential to provide patient-centered care. This paper highlights the importance of the role of the perianesthesia nurse when completing comprehensive health histories and physical assessments before any procedures and care provided.
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