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ATI Med Surg Tips
ATI Med Surg Tips
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Adult Medical
Surgical - Tips of
the Week
Eating
Emotional distress
Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Morphine
Aminophylline
Digoxin
Dopamine
Diuretics
Oxygen
Stenosis of a valve
Partial obstruction
Aneurysms
Septal defect
Mitral regurgitation
Daily weight
Urine output
Response of blood pressure
Electrolytes
Take pulse
Airway obstruction
Angina
Anxiety
Asthma
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolus
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
Pallor
Pressure increased
Paresthesia
Hypotension
Oliguria
Drowsiness, confusion
Irritability
Tachycardia
Multi-organ damage
Tachycardia
Irritability
Restlessness
Excessive hunger
Convulsions
Arrhythmias
Tetany
Lethargy
Leg cramps
Limp muscles
Overhead trapeze
Pernicious Anemia
Electrolyte imbalances
Intoxication
Overload of fluids
Uremic symptoms
Steroids
Theophylline
Restlessness
Anxiety
Bradycardia
Extreme restlessness
Dyspnea
Tracheal deviation
Hyperresonance
Onset sudden
Absent fremitus
Delirium
Infection
Atrophic urethra
Restricted mobility
Stool impaction
Causes include:
Obstruction
Inflammation
Edema
Dumping Syndrome:
Lactose Intolerance:
Cholecystitis:
Nephrotic Syndrome:
Prioritization
Orders of prioritization:
ABC's.
Organizational skills:
Use of resources:
Use other members of the health care team to help you when
necessary when turning and repositioning, lifting, or inserting
a catheter. Seeking help can make things safer and easier for
you and client.
Evaluate the care plan for multiple clients and revise care as
need.