A lesson on surgery–including how the caregiver can help clients deal with the physical and emotional aspects of the surgical experience.

• Describe at least three common surgical terms.
• Compare the four main type of anesthesia.
• Prepare clients physically and emotionally for surgery prior to the procedure.
• Apply an evidence-based approach to preventing post-operative surgical site infections.
• Take specific measures to control pain and promote early ambulation in clients who have had surgery in order to prevent post-op pneumonia and DVTs.