NUR 242 MS

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, and 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 Ongoing or emergency ...

Med Surg Exam 2 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing - NUR 242 MS Exam 2.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 F...