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What does the 'M' in the MEDS acronym stand for?
What does the 'M' in the MEDS acronym stand for?
What does the 'S' in the SBAR acronym represent?
What does the 'S' in the SBAR acronym represent?
What is the main purpose of the ADPIE acronym?
What is the main purpose of the ADPIE acronym?
What does the 'E' in the ADPIE acronym represent?
What does the 'E' in the ADPIE acronym represent?
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What does the 'D' in the MEDS acronym stand for?
What does the 'D' in the MEDS acronym stand for?
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Study Notes
Medications Acronym
MEDS
- M: Medication name
- E: Exact dose
- D: Dosage frequency
- S: Specific time of administration
This acronym is used to ensure accurate communication of medication orders.
SBAR
- S: Situation (patient's condition or concern)
- B: Background (relevant medical history)
- A: Assessment (nurse's evaluation of the situation)
- R: Recommendation (action to be taken)
This acronym is used in healthcare to facilitate clear and effective communication between healthcare professionals.
ADPIE
- A: Assessment (gather patient data)
- D: Diagnosis (identify patient's problem or need)
- P: Plan (develop a plan of care)
- I: Implementation (carry out the plan)
- E: Evaluation (assess the effectiveness of the plan)
This acronym is used in nursing to organize the nursing process.
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Test your knowledge of essential acronyms used in nursing and healthcare communication, including MEDS, SBAR, and ADPIE. Understand the importance of accurate communication in patient care.
