What it means
The general adult inpatient unit, often called "med-surg". Clients have a wide range of conditions, such as pneumonia, diabetes, heart failure and recovery after surgery, and are stable enough not to need intensive care. It is the most common first job for new nurses.
At a glance
| Also written | medical surgical unit, medical-surgical units, med-surg |
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Related terms
operating room
A room in a hospital or surgery center that is specially set up and kept for performing surgery.