Whether a person has had minor or major surgery, there will be limits placed on activities when he or she returns home. When you provide support to someone in the home, your assistance will help that person recover with greater ease. Most people find it less stressful and more comfortable to be in their own home.
The surgeon will order their care so as to promote healing and make it easier for them to return to normal activities. This plan of care will allow a person to be in their home, but still have help with certain activities.
The person may need help with:
The surgeon will also order activities to prevent problems from occurring, such as:
Many of these lessons offer you the information you need to care for a person after surgery.
For example, see our lessons on:
Recognizing and Relieving Pain
These lessons will review key points for helping you to provide care for a person after surgery.
Whether a person has had minor or major surgery, there will be limits placed on activities when he or she returns home.