Post-procedure care is crucial for patient recovery. Nurses monitor patients for any immediate adverse reactions, manage pain, and provide instructions for home care. For instance, after a biopsy, nurses will monitor the biopsy site for signs of infection and advise the patient on how to care for the wound at home. In the case of therapeutic procedures like dialysis, nurses will monitor fluid balance and look for signs of complications such as infection or electrolyte imbalances.
