Preparing patient for the operating theatre

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Outline your nursing actions for preparing a patient for the operating theatre. Include in your answer:

What information is required to complete a pre-operative checklist, what nursing assessment should be done, what education/ information would you give to the patient and his family?

What is the current best practice in the prevention of venous thrombosis (VTEs) following major surgery?

Outline the difference between elective and emergency surgery.

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