NUR 242 Med Surg (NUR242)

NUR 242 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 need...

NUR 242 Med Surg exam 4 Study Guide Med Surg Exam 4 Unit 9: Caring for the patient common perfusion problems CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT: ► Perform a complete cardiovascular assessment. As HTN is a risk factor for CAD, assess BP in both arms. Check for all major pulses as well as capillary refill and temperature of lower extremities. Prolonged capillary filling (>3 seconds in young to middle-aged adults; >5 seconds in older adults) indicates poor circulation. ► Listen with a stethos...

xam 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, and attitudes to be

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...