While every surgery, facility, and patient is different and may follow a different procedure, the usual nursing care after surgery involves these steps:
After surgery, patients are transferred to PACU for monitoring.
Vital signs should be monitored and fluids regulated.
Pain and nausea should be managed.
A patient should not be released prematurely
Patients should be given detailed instructions for care at home
Healthcare professionals should provide information on when to contact them or seek emergency help if they experience dangerous symptoms.
You may need to stay in an after-surgery care center before going home.