This presentation will focus on the post-operative care of patients with specific urologic needs associated with bladder, renal and prostate surgery. Troubleshooting problems associated with urinary catheters, drains and ureteral stents will be discussed. Learn a mnemonic to assist you in caring for your patients!
Contact hours available until 10/11/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Commitee Disclosures:
Lee Ann Boyd, MSN, ARNO-C, CUNP / Presenter Bureau :Warner Chilcott
Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP-C CUNP/ Presenter :Amgen-Xgeva, Warner Chilott
Speaker disclosures:
Lee Ann Boyd, MSN, ARNP-C, CUNP
Presenter Bureau: Warner Chilcott
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives: - List 4 areas of assessment of the post-surgical patient.
- Describe the symptoms associated with ureteral stent placement in patient's undergoing renal surgery.
- Name the most common source of hemmorhage following radical prostatectomy.
- Name three common urostomy problems encountered postoperatively.