Operating Room Nursing Considerations in Urology

Operating Room Nursing Considerations in Urology In this article, the nursing care in operating room of urologic patient discussed according to nursing process. The article aim is interest significant of care in operating room of urologic patient. Literature mentioned that over the past decade many changes have occured in urologic surgery. The perioperative urology nurse has also faced with these advancements. For the perioperative urology nurse to function optimally, up-to-date knowledge and peak tecnical skills are priorities. Especially, developments on ambulatory surgery limited time for preoperative teaching and discharge planning. The perioperative nurse's ability and knowledge in developing a perioperative plan of care will greatly effect the succes of surgical intervention. The nursing process is the basis for perioperative nursing care of urologic patient.