Caring for the Patient Post Cesarean Section
Caring for the Patient Post Cesarean Section is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 02/09/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 2/9/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Nurses who care for patients undergoing a Cesarian section (C-section) must be able to apply appropriate interventions to support the patient physically and emotionally. They must be able to assess for signs of infection as well as educate the patient on proper wound care to reduce the risk of surgical site infection while continuing to support family-centered care.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this continuing education course is to provide evidence-based guidelines regarding post-C-section care to nurses in acute care settings.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Review evidence-based, family-centered care of the postpartum patient who has undergone a C-section.
• Identify common neonatal and maternal concerns related to C-section birth.
