The presence of a postoperative fever is not always indicative of an infectious process. Mild temperature elevation may be transient in nature and may arise from the body's response to tissue injury. Fevers that present from two to more than seven days after a surgical procedure may be caused by other physiological responses. Perioperative nurses can target nursing assessments according to the postoperative day on which the fever presents.
Background: Measuring the effect of a study abroad program is one way to determine its impact on developing students' cultural competence. To date, few articles describe outcomes of such strategies. In some published studies, a description of the program or intervention is frequently not offered making it difficult to utilize findings or to replicate them. Purpose: To measure the effects of a study abroad program utilizing a structured course to improve the cultural competence of baccalaureate nursing students. Methods: A comparative quantitative design measured level of cultural competency before and after a study abroad program. Results: The results demonstrated an 89% improvement in cultural competence following this experience. Conclusions: A short-term study abroad experiential learning program can increase cultural competence for baccalaureate nursing students. Quantitative measures of effectiveness and a description of the program's content and format are essential in determining a study's strength.
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