Rehabilitation Care

In this lesson, we will discuss what the nursing responsibilities are during the post operative, or post-op, phase of a surgical procedure.  We will identify members of the rehabilitation team and identify the purposes of rehabilitation care.  We will review common nursing assessments and interventions throughout rehabilitation care that are focused on preventing complications and promoting independence and comfort.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Identify members of the rehabilitation team
2. Explain signs and symptoms nurses assess for during rehabilitation care
3. Determine nursing interventions utilized throughout rehabilitation care
4. Identify the nurse’s role in bladder and bowel training