DEAR NURSES, HAVE YOU EVER WORKED IN AN UNFAMILIAR AREA?

Updated 10 /25

Dear nurses,

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Have you ever had to float to another clinical area, that you

are not familiar with? This can be a blow to your organizational
skills. Floating does not have to be dreadful.

It can be a great way to expand your clinical knowledge. If you
would like to improve your learning curve, simply click on the link:

Neurological assessment

                

                Hemothorax an assessment

Learn more about : Sepsis

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.