MSU 5
Assessment of the Environment
MSU is a very fast paced moving environment. All the personnel are kind and caring of their patients.They keep them comfortable and relax while they wait for their surgery or to be discharged. They have tons of important equipment that they carry around with them while they take vitals and distribute medicines. I got o help a nurse take vitals on all her patients.
Observation
I got to watch my nurse do a discharge on a patient going home from having low blood sugars. She talked to him about all his papers. She helped him remember all the medicines he needs by giving him a list. She also made sure he knew the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar so he doesn't wait like he did last time. He needs be swear because it is a dangerous problem.
Knowledge
I learned that Trilipital (spelling not my strong suit) is a seizure medicine that causes low sodium. this one patients doctor wanted to lower her dose but when they lower it she has seizures because of the low sodium in her body. I also learned that Glidieride (spelling not my strong suit) is a low blood sugar med that keeps blood sugars up.
Evaluation
I got paired with a nurse this time and i learned so much more than i ever had! they really make a difference. I learned a lot today that will help me later on in my career!