Prenatal / Pre-Operative Care

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist authorized professional in preparing client for elective and emergency caesarean section:
CE-07-01	administer pre-operative medications
CE-07-02	catheterization
CE-07-03	continuous fetal monitoring
CE-07-04	ensure consent is signed
CE-07-05	frequent monitoring of vital signs as required
CE-07-06	infusion therapy
CE-07-07	observation of changes in client's condition and reporting of same
CE-07-08	pre-operative care and teaching.
	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide pre-operative / prenatal teaching as per hospital policy / procedures for elective and emergency caesarean sections:
CE-07-09	breast care post surgery
CE-07-10	care of incision post surgery
CE-07-11	deep breathing and coughing exercises
CE-07-12	discharge teaching
CE-07-13	infusion therapy and nutrition
CE-07-14	personal hygiene care
CE-07-15	referrals
CE-07-16	support of incision post surgery when mobilizing.