Nursing Interventions to Prevent or Monitor
Postoperative Cardiovascular Complications
• Assess and document vital signs as ordered and as the
patient's status dictates, using preoperative assessments as a
baseline.
• Provide covers, forced warm air, or other warming device or
techniques as necessary to prevent shivering and
hypothermia.
• Maintain fluid balance.
• Maintain accurate intake and output.
• Monitor rate, type, and access site of intravenous fluids.
• Assess skin turgor and hydration of mucous membranes.
• Monitor amount, color, and consistency of wound drainage
(dressings and drains or tubes).