Role of a Nurse in Medical and Surgical Settings
The primary role of a nurse in medical and surgical settings is to provide direct care to adult patients in various healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, homes, and surgical centers. Nurses play a crucial role in outpatient departments (OPD), inpatient departments (IPD), intensive care units (ICU), home health care, and community health nursing. In OPD, nurses provide medical opinions, screenings, early diagnosis, preventive care, and health education. They work closely with physicians to administer treatments, educate patients and their families, and organize health camps. In IPD, nurses care for admitted patients, providing appropriate attention and treatment based on the severity of their medical conditions.
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ROLE OF A NURSE IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SETTINGS
INTRODUCTION The primary role of the nurse is to provide care Medical and surgical nurses provide direct care to adult patients in numerous settings Medical and surgical nursing is the largest group of professionals in the field of nursing Medical and surgical nursing include hospitals, clinics, homes, surgical centers.
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SETTINGS OPD (out patient dept.) IPD (in patient dept) ICU (intensive care unit) Home health care Community health nursing
OPD It is defined as the part of the hospital with allotted physical facilities, medical and other staff with regular scheduled hours to provide care for patients who are not registered as in patient It Is a hospital department where patients receive diagnosis, follow-up, care or treatment but not stay over night It is the first point of contact between the patient and the hospital.
OBJECTIVES OF OPD Provide quality of care Modern techniques used for investigation Facilitate for total patient satisfaction Good public relation
FUNCTIONS OF OPD Provide medical opinion Screening for admission Early diagnosis Preventive and rehabilitative care Follow-up care and care after discharge Promote health by health education
ROLE OF A NURSE IN OPD Nurse provide direct care to patient in the form of medicine and treatment as directed by physician Nurse participate in setting up the care plan for patient and administer, take vitals and change dressings. Provide health care advices through educating patient and family members. Nurse work with all age groups with different health care and social care needs. Nurse also organize health camps and provide routine and emergency care
IPD Inpatient department is a unit of the hospital or a healthcare facility where patients are admitted for medical condition the require appropriate care and attention. patient are admitted for short and long term depending on severity of the disease.
FUNCTION OF IPD Provide quality of Medical and nursing care for the patient Necessary equipment, essential drugs and all other store required for patient in an organized manner To furnish most desirable environments Provide facilities to meet the need of the visitor and attendance
PROCESS OF IPD Preparation of unit Orientation of the patient Help patient to occupy bed Orientation of ward Assessment of the patient Treatment Documentation
ROLE OF THE NURSE IN IPD CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITY 1. Inpatient nurse main goal is to improve patient quality of life while ensuring they are comfortable. 2. MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY Inpatient nurse maintain patient file, update patient statistics and provide report to doctor and other staff members
3. PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITY In patient care nurses consultants engage in staff placements in impatient department. 4. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITY In patient care nurse Consultants work with other staff members to ensure delivery of proper pallavitive care
ICU It is also known as Intensive Care Unit where a specialized treatment is given to patient who are acutely unwell and require critical medical care ICU provide the critical care and life support for ill and injured patient
TYPES OF ICU General Medical ICU Surgical ICU Medical surgical ICU Specialized Neonatal Special care Nursery Paediatric Coronary Care Unit Cardiac surgery Neurosurgery Burn trauma
ROLE OF NURSE IN ICU Monitor exact and detailed reports and records Got symptoms and change in patient condition and inform to physician order interpreted and evaluate diagnostic test to identify and assess patient condition Carefully observe end document patient medical information and vital signs Consult in co-ordinate with Healthcare team members Modify patient treatment plans Critical Care nurse may also care for pre and post operative patient.
