Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 81, Postoperative Complications

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • Recognize the timeline of postoperative complications using the "5 Ws" mnemonic (Wind, Water, Wound, Walking, Wonder Drug). • Prioritize airway and breathing; atelectasis is the most common complication in the first 48 hours, signaled by diminished breath sounds and low-grade fever. • Identify subtle signs of hemorrhage and shock, such as restlessness and tachycardia, which often appear before a significant drop in blood pressure. • Differentiate between wound dehiscence and evisceration, understanding the critical first action for evisceration is to cover the wound with a sterile, saline-soaked dressing. • Anticipate paralytic ileus in abdominal surgery patients by assessing for absent bowel sounds and abdominal distention, and know that early ambulation is a key preventative measure. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep