Exam 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 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 care information List of community and outpatient resources and referrals Knowledge of the pts language, culture, and health literacy Medication reconciliation Safety The ability to keep the patient and staff free from harm and minimize errors in care Nursing safety priority boxes Critical rescue Action alert Drug alert The join commission: a culture of safety