Providing Preoperative Patient Care:
Hospitalized Patient (Day of Surgery)
• Check that preoperative consent forms are signed, witnessed,
and correct, that advance directives are in the medical record
(as applicable), and that the patient's chart is in order.
• Gather the needed equipment and supplies.
• Perform hand hygiene.
• Check vital signs. Notify physician of any pertinent changes
(ie, rise or drop in blood pressure, elevated temperature,
cough, symptoms of infection).
• Provide hygiene and oral care. Assess for loose teeth. Remind
patient of food and fluid restrictions before surgery.