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( Surgical nurse)
Surgical patients (those who have undergone a minor or major surgical procedure) are nursed on different wards to medical patients in the UK and Australia. Nursing practice on surgical wards differs from that of medical wards. Surgical nurses may practice in different types of surgery Surgical nurses are responsible for approximately six patients, depending on the nature of the surgical ward. Intensive Care and High-Dependency units usually have one to two nurses per patient. Preparation of patients for their procedure involves ensuring pre-medication is administered, the patient/guardian has given written consent, the required blood-tests have been done, identifcation lables and identification bracelets are correct, all allergies have been recorded in the patient's notes and that the patient has been fasted appropriately.
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