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Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Nursing Guide
Aug 22, 2024
Medical and Surgical Nursing Lecture Notes
Introduction
Presenter: Jung
Focus: Medical and surgical nursing for second and third year diploma students.
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Overview of Course Content
Topics covered include:
Gastrointestinal system and disorders
Respiratory system and disorders
Musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular system
Nervous system and disorders
ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) and disorders
Skin and disorders
Blood and blood disorders
Cancer and types of cancer
Study Strategies for Medical and Surgical Nursing
Understanding the subject:
Medical = related to medicine
Surgical = related to surgical procedures
Importance of knowing medicine names:
Trade name (company name)
Generic name
Key Aspects of Medicines
Indications
: When to give the medicine?
Dosage Frequency
: How often to administer?
Side Effects
: Unwanted effects of the medicine
Contraindications
: Circumstances where the medicine should not be given
Interactions
: How the medicine interacts with other drugs or food
The Five Rights of Medication Administration
Right medicine
Right patient
Right time
Right route
Right dose
Surgical Management
Types of Surgical Management
:
Preoperative
Postoperative
Preoperative Management
Head-to-toe examination:
Assess Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS):
Eye contact
Verbal response
Obeying commands
Vital signs assessment
Ensure informed consent is obtained
Charting all relevant investigations (CBC, electrolytes, etc.)
Marking operative sites
Postoperative Management
Conduct head-to-toe examination
Assess GCS and vital signs
Pain management
Monitor drainage bags (if applicable)
Understanding Diseases
Steps to study a disease
:
Define the disease
Understand pathophysiology (abnormalities in function)
Identify clinical features (signs and symptoms)
Determine causes and types of the disease
Possible investigations (X-rays, CBC, etc.)
Management of the disease
Medical management (using medicines)
Nursing management (care procedures)
Conclusion
Importance of a comprehensive approach to medical and surgical nursing
Focus on patient assessment, treatment understanding, and effective communication.
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