Exam (elaborations) MED SRG NURSING (NUR 1211) Exam Study Guide MED SRG NURSING (NUR 1211)

Diagnosis- for diagnostic purposes (lymph node biopsy) B. Curative- for curing purposes (repair of appendix) C. Palliative-alleviation of symptoms without cure (cutting a nerve root, creating an opening for a colostomy) D. Prevention- to prevent further complications (amputation in diabetics) E. Cosmetic- repaid burn/scars, breast enlargement 2. Inpatient Surgical Procedure A. Emergency/Urgent= Not planned B. Elective=Planned C. Outpatient/Ambulatory=elective (same-day surge4. Preoperative Assessment A. Obtain Past Health HistoryC. Informed Consent (Read Med Surg ATIpg. 640/641)blood type- ready for transfusion (go to ATI to view transfusion process) 3. CBC-infection/immune status 4. Hgb and Hct (fluid status, anemia) 5. electrolytes(monitor potassium to avoid dysrhythmias)Diagnosis- for diagnostic purposes (lymph node biopsy) B. Curative- for curing purposes (repair of appendix) C. Palliative-alleviation of symptoms without cure (cutting a nerve root, creating an opening for a colostomy) D. Prevention- to prevent further complications (amputation in diabetics) E. Cosmetic- repaid burn/scars, breast enlargement 2. Inpatient Surgical Procedure A. Emergency/Urgent= Not planned B. Elective=Planned C. Outpatient/Ambulatory=elective (same-day surge4. Preoperative Assessment A. Obtain Past Health HistoryC. Informed Consent (Read Med Surg ATIpg. 640/641)blood type- ready for transfusion (go to ATI to view transfusion process) 3. CBC-infection/immune status 4. Hgb and Hct (fluid status, anemia) 5. electrolytes(monitor potassium to avoid dysrhythmias)