Admission Diagnosis: Post-Operative Radical Prostatectomy
IN PACU:
CBC with diff, Electrolytes, Creatinine
Diet
On Admission:
Sips to Clear FluidsOR Energy controlled Clear Fluids
When passing flatus:
Regular DietOR Energy controlled Diet
Activity
Activity as toleratedOut of bed day of surgery Ambulate TID Post-Op Day 1
Vital Signs
VS + O2 sats Q4H x 24 hours, QID x 24 hours then BID when stable
Notify Authorized Provider:
- for temp greater than 38.5° C
- systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg or greater than 160 mmHg
- diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg
- pulse less than 50 bpm or greater than 120 bpm
- True Urine output less than 120 mL in 4 hours
- O2 sats less than 92%
Patient Care
Tubes/Drains
Urinary catheter to straight drainage. Manual irrigation PRN
Catheter traction overnight. Discontinue catheter traction Post-Op Day 1
NS bladder irrigation at a rate of 125 mL/h Or at a rate to maintain catheter patency
Adjust rate to keepurine clear or light pink
Intake and Output Q4H x 24 hours, then QSHIFT and PRN
Snyder drain to suction. Empty and record volumeQSHIFT and PRN
Incision/Wound Care
Change Dressing 24 hours Post-Op, then PRN
POC
POC Capillary Glucose: BID before meals or TID before meals orTID AC and QHS
If POC ordered – Authorized Provider to reassess after 72 hours
Laboratory
CBC with diff, Electrolytes, CreatinineDay 1 Post-Op Day 1 and Day 2 Post-Op
IV Solutions
IV Fluid:Ringers Lactate 125 mL/h With 20 mEq KCl per L of IV fluid
2/3 1/3 With 40 mEq KCl per L of IV fluid
NS Rate ______mL/h
Salinelock IV when drinking well
Medications
Belladonna and Opium suppository Rectally Q6H PRN(Not to be discontinued when Spinal/Epidural Analgesia Post-Operative Order Set is used)
bisaCODYL suppositories 10 mg Daily Rectally, starting Post-Op Day 1, until flatus
DocusateSodium 100 mg po bid
HyoscineButylbromide 20 mg IV or Subcutaneous Q4H PRN
Home medications as per Medication Reconciliation History sheet when signed by Authorized Provider
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Cephalexin 500 mg PO BID
Nitrofurantoin SR 100 mg PO Daily
Diabetes Management
HypoglycemiaClinical Protocol greater than or equal to 18 years
Subcutaneous Insulin Order Set
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Order Set
VTE Prophylaxis Management
Patient has been assessed for VTE Prophylaxis Management: Bleeding Risk LOS less than 48 hours
VTE Prophylaxis Order Setif indicated to be signed by Authorized Provider
Admission/Discharge/Transfer
Plan for Post-Op Day 1 – 3 discharge
Follow up in 2 weeks for catheter removal after cystogram
Consults
CCAC for catheter care, wound care and supplies
Physiotherapy
Other
Order Set Orderable – (Automatic order for statistical reports)
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