#272: Splenectomy Nursing Basics

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Straight A Nursing

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Education

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🗓️ 16 February 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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A splenectomy is a procedure in which the spleen is removed either partially or completely. In this episode Nurse Mo talks you through the key things you should know about patients who’ve had a splenectomy, including: * Reasons someone would need a splenectomy * Overview of the spleen and its functions * Key assessments before and after surgery * Common tests utilized to evaluate the splenectomy patient * Treatments utilized in the care of an asplenic patient * Key patient education Did you enjoy the PodQuiz at the end of the episode? Sign up for Study Sesh and change the way you study! Are you struggling in your Med Surg class? What if I told you that it’s not you at all…it’s likely the way it’s being taught! Get Med Surg Solution to get simplified explanations and study guides for 57 key disease conditions. Want a sneak peek into nursing school so you can be prepared and ready? Crucial Concepts Bootcamp teaches you core foundation concepts, medication math, organizational strategies, study tips and so much more. Get ready for nursing school and enroll in Crucial Concepts Bootcamp today! Read the article on Splenectomy Nursing Basics and view references here. >>> Did you find this episode helpful? Then I’d love it if you’d rate and review the podcast! And if you’re not following the show, add it to your podcast library so you never miss an episode! __________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:43.2	nursing concepts and share tips on how to thrive in school and at the bedside.
0:48.6	Before we dive into today's topic, which is all about
0:52.3	splenectomy, let's take a quick minute for our listener shout out.
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