NU130 Med-Surge 1

Nursing mgmt. of pancreatitis, appies, choles, Crohn's, UC, SBO, diverticulitis, and colon cancer.

Gastric diseases, disorders, cancerous, and surgeries

G-tubes, J-tubes, NG Tubes. Installation and care.

Diskectomies, fusions, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, craniotomies

Hip and knee replacements, osteomyelitis, amputations.

Fractures, traction, casts, and complications. Just some of the things you'll need to know to take care of orthopedic clients

Blood products, transfusions, and reactions.

Post op delirium, urinary retention, nausea and vomiting, bowel obstruction, fluid problems, bleeding problems

The Horrors of Post-op Complications: Respiratory Complications, Alterations in Temperature, and Pain.

The rules, responsibilities, and scopes of practice of the team members in the OR. Also the types of anesthesia and things that can go wrong.