Medical-Surgical Nursing summary

Medical-Surgical Nursing (Third Topic of Nursing) well summarize note 2026
Introduction
Medical-Surgical Nursing focuses on the care of adult patients with medical
conditions and those undergoing surgery.
It involves:
 Prevention of disease
 Management of illness
 Surgical care
 Rehabilitation of patients


Roles of the Medical-Surgical Nurse
 Assess patients
 Administer medications
 Monitor patient condition
 Educate patients and families
 Assist during procedures
 Prevent complications


Nursing Assessment
Purpose
To collect information about the patient’s physical and emotional condition.
Methods
 Observation
 Interview
 Physical examination

, Areas Assessed
 Vital signs
 Pain level
 Nutrition
 Mobility
 Mental status


Pain Management
Types of Pain
 Acute pain
 Chronic pain
Pain Assessment
Common pain scale:
 0 = no pain
 10 = worst pain
Nursing Interventions
 Administer prescribed medication
 Position patient comfortably
 Encourage relaxation techniques
 Monitor pain response


Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Importance
Maintains normal body function.