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Class notes Medical-Surgical Nursing 5th Edition A Review for NCLEX-RN, 10th Ed + Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook for Medical-surgical Nursing, 12th Ed. Prepu

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A detailed, real-time documentation of patient assessments, interdisciplinary interventions and, clinical outcome, reflecting the holistic care provided to adult medical surgical patients

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MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING NOTES
1. Definition
Care of adult patients with medical conditions or undergoing surgery.

2. Preoperative Care
- Informed consent - Patient assessment - NPO 6–8 hours - Remove personal items - Psychological
support

3. Postoperative Care
- Monitor ABC - Check vital signs - Pain management - Wound care

4. Postoperative Complications
Respiratory: Atelectasis, Pneumonia Circulatory: DVT Wound: Infection, bleeding, dehiscence

5. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Dehydration: dry mouth, low urine Overload: edema, high BP, breathing difficulty

6. Pain Management
- Pain scale (0–10) - Analgesics - Positioning & relaxation

7. Infection Control
- Hand hygiene - Sterile technique - Signs: fever, redness, pus

8. Wound Care
- Sterile cleaning - Observe color, odor, drainage

9. Common Conditions
Hypertension: BP >140/90 Diabetes: high blood sugar Shock: low BP, fast pulse

10. Emergency Care
- ABC - Oxygen - IV fluids - Call for help
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Suzanne C. O\'Connell Smeltzer, Brenda G. Bare, Janice L. Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever Brunner
Edition: 2013 ISBN: 9781469832784 Edition: Unknown

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