EXPLORING THE NURSES INVOLVEMENT IN UTILIZING LABORATORY TESTS TO PREDICT POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
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Keywords
Nurses, Laboratory tests, Post-operative complications, Patient outcomes, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Healthcare quality
Abstract
This review article delves into the crucial role of nurses in utilizing laboratory tests to predict post-operative complications. Post-operative complications are a significant concern in healthcare settings, often leading to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and adverse patient outcomes. Nurses play a vital role in monitoring patients' conditions and recognizing early signs of potential complications through the analysis of laboratory test results. By understanding the significance of various laboratory tests and their implications for post-operative care, nurses can contribute to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes. This review examines the current practices and challenges faced by nurses in utilizing laboratory tests for predicting post-operative complications, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous education to enhance nursing proficiency in this area. Furthermore, the article discusses the impact of nurse-led initiatives on patient safety and healthcare quality, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and evidence-based practices to optimize patient care in the post-operative period.
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Sultan Hussain AlFuzaya
Nurse technician, Aljubail general hospital Saudi Arabia.
Ali Mohammed Alobaidan
Laboratory technician, Aljafar general hospital, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Muntazer Ayesh M Aldajani
Laboratory Technician, Maternity and children hospital, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Zkaria Hussain Alali
Operation room Technical, Oyun City Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Kamal A Al Baqshi
Laboratory Technician, Saud Al-Babtain Cardiac Center In Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Turki Khalifah Almutairi
Technician Nursing, General hospital huraymila, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed Hassan Al Jaffar
Nurse technician, Omran general hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Nader Ibrahim M Al manyan
Nursing assistant, Dammam medical complex, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Abbas saeed ali aljutayl
Nurse technician, Maternity and children hospital alahsa _NICU, MOH, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed Essa Abdullah Alabbad
Laboratory Technician, ALJAFER HOSPITAL, Saudi Arabia.
Sarah hassan aljaffar
Nurse, Aljafar general hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Fadila Hussein Abdulla Al huleemi
Laboratory Technician, Maternity and Children's Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
Zainab ahmed alqassim
Laboratory, Al shqiq Health care centers, Saudi Arabia.
zainab fadhil aljaziri
Nurse, Dhahran General Hospital, Saudi Arabia.