NUR 242 (NUR242)

Med Surg Exam 3 Streb PP Chapter 7 Chapter 54: Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems, pp. 1087-1092 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) • Risk factors include consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. • The nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifest different...

Med surg exam 2 study guide Chap 11 Fluid compartments Intracellular 60% Contained within the cell body About 25L Veins, arteries, capillaries, heart, etc Extracellular 33% Most important area of homeostasis, area outside of cells Divided into intravascular space and interstitial space Extracellular fluid volume is about 15L In-between the cells Fluid Balance Closely linked to/affected by electrolyte concentrations Fluid intake 2.3-3L a day Fluid loss Minimum urine amount needed...

Nur 242 Exam 4 study guide. Recap Notes Cholesterol Values LDL/HDL/Total Cholesterol HDL = greater than 40 LDL = less than 100 Total Cholesterol = less than 200 Lipids less than 150 males and less than 135 females Heart Placements 2nd intercostal right sternum = aorta valve 2nd intercostal left sternum = pulmonic valve Erb’s point best s1 s2nsound is 3rd intercostal to left of sternum – Not required to identify in cpe Tricuspid valve 4th intercostal space left of sternum Mitral 5th intercos...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

Recap Notes Cholesterol Values LDL/HDL/Total Cholesterol HDL = greater than 40 LDL = less than 100 Total Cholesterol = less than 200 Lipids less than 150 males and less than 135 females Heart Placements 2nd intercostal right sternum = aorta valve 2nd intercostal left sternum = pulmonic valve Erb’s point best s1 s2nsound is 3rd intercostal to left of sternum – Not required to identify in cpe Tricuspid valve 4th intercostal space left of sternum Mitral 5th intercostal space mid clavicular, api...

NUR 242 - Med Surg Exam 3 Complete Study Guide | Galen College of Nursing

NUR 242 - Med Surg Exam 3 Complete Study Guide | Galen College of Nursing

NUR 242 - Med Surg Exam 3 Complete Study Guide | Galen College of Nursing

NUR 242 - Med Surg Exam 3 Complete Study Guide | Galen College of Nursing

NUR 242 - Med Surg Exam 3 Complete Study Guide | Galen College of Nursing