Postoperative Complications - Clinical Guidelines for Nurses

What is this article about?

Every time a patient has surgery, they are at risk of potential complications. These can vary from the mild side effects of surgery to major complications that may result in the death of a patient. Postoperative nursing care should involve closely monitoring the patient in order to identify early warning signs and prevent complications from occurring. Complications vary depending on the surgery being performed, however, many are common across a variety of different procedures.