Please help!!!!Med-Surg 1

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I just started my second semester of Nursing and I was so excited that I got through fundamentals..but now I'm so nervous about med-surg because i feel like im never going remember anything..Please anyone tell me how to get through this and will i ever remember any of this while working as an RN :crying2:...

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

look for the abg tic-tac-toe form that's on this site. it'll be a blessing to you when you begin your study of blood gasses and acid-base balance. it might be in this thread: https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/pathophysiology-p-microbiology-fluid-electrolyte-resources-145201.html

also, read everything the following poster writes, including:

the mnemonic rome means the following:

respiratory opposite

  • ph elevated pco2 diminished = respiratory alkalosis


  • ph diminished pco2 elevated = respiratory acidosis


metabolic equal

  • ph elevated hco3 elevated = metabolic alkalosis


  • ph diminished hco3 diminished = metabolic acidosis


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Youll suprise yourself with how much you know when you get to it. You're letting nerves creep in at the moment. If in doubt always ask! You'll be grand

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thanks everyone your input is helpful and i will put it to good use.. it was alot of hard work to get to this point so Im going to make the best of it..

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