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in: Vital Signs An Overview , Roy Abı Zeıd Daou,Josef Börcsök, Editor, NOVA Science Publishers Inc. , New York, pp.1-173, 2020
Although surgical procedures can be life-saving, the decision to
operate inevitably causes stress in patients. That stress results in
physiological and psychological responses. Neuro-endocrine responses
occur while waiting in the preoperative period. These can then result in
physiological changes in vital signs, including elevated heart and
respiratory rates and blood pressure, and pain. It is therefore essential to
ensure that the patient is physiologically and psychologically prepared in
the preoperative period. The patient’s ability to cope with potential
problems relies on good preparation and support. By providing
appropriate care before, during and after surgery, the nurse should
manage care while ensuring patients are able to cope with the trauma of
the operation and potential complications.