Nursing diagnoses for the immediate postoperative period of patients submitted to liver transplantation

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the nursingdiagnoses in the immediate postoperative period of patientssubmitted to liver transplantation. Methods: Retrospective studycarried out by examination of the digitalized medical charts ofpatients submitted to liver transplantation from July 1st toDecember 31st, 2002. Results: Twenty-three patients had undergoneliver transplantation in the period determined for the study. Threehundredand eleven nursing diagnoses classified in 27 categorieswere found. Conclusion: Incidence of 100% of the following diagnosiswas observed: bathing/hygiene self-care deficit, impaired tissueintegrity, impaired bed mobility, risk for aspiration, risk for infection,risk for impaired skin integrity, and risk for falls.

Keywords

• Liver transplantation
• Nursing diagnoses
• Postoperative care
• Intensive Care
• Transplantation
• Liver diseases