Inpatient Care Flashcards
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Q
What is Kirby’s rule of 20 things to monitor in the critical patient?
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Fluid balance Oncotic pull Glucose Electrolyte and acid-base balance Oxygenation and ventilation Mentation Perfusion and blood pressure Heart rate, rhythm, and contractility Albumin levels Coagulation Red blood cell and hemoglobin concentration Renal function Immune status, antibiotic dosage and selection, WBC count GI motility and mucosal integrity Drug dosages and metabolism Nutrition Pain control Nursing care and patient mobilization Wound care and bandage change Tender loving care
