Nursing Teaching Plan
Topic Target audience
Post-operative Care and Signs of Infection After Gynecologic Surgery Female patients who have undergone gynecologic surgery (e.g., hysterectomy)
Possible barriers to learning
Pain or discomfort post-surgery, Language or literacy barriers,
Anxiety or fear of complications, Fatigue or sedative effects of medications
Date and duration: July 18, 2025 - 30 to 45 minutes
Content Learning objectives Teaching learning activities Methods and materials Evaluation method
Incision/Wound Care Patient will verbalize correct Demonstrate proper hygiene Illustrated handouts, wound Return demonstration and
wound care steps. and dressing technique. care kits verbal questioning
Signs of Infection Patient will identify at least 3 Discussion with examples of Poster or flashcards showing Ask patient to list 3 signs of
warning signs of infection. symptoms (fever, redness, infection signs infection verbally
drainage, etc.).
Pain Management Patient will state when and Explain medication schedule and Medication chart, pain scale Ask patient to explain back
how to take prescribed pain safe dosing. Discuss chart when to take meds
non-pharmacologuc techniques.
medications safely.
Activity and Mobility Patient will demonstrate safe Show proper ways to get out Live demonstration, handout Observation and patient
post-op movements and of bed, avoid heavy lifting, demonstration
explain mobility restrictions. and walk short distances.
Follow-up and Red Patient will state when to Review discharge Take-home checklist and Short quiz or scenario-based
Flags seek medical help (e.g., instructions and role-play phone number card discussion
fever, heavy bleeding). scenarios.
References:
Ignatavicius, D. D., & Workman, M. L. (2021). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care (10th ed.). Elsevier.
Lewis, S. L., Dirksen, S. R., Heitkemper, M. M., & Bucher, L. (2020). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (11th ed.). Elsevier.
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