MEDICAL ENGLISH | Common vocabulary used in nursing 3

📚 Key vocabulary
nursing assessment — a systematic process of gathering, verifying, and communicating data about a patient's health status
care plan — a documented strategy outlining goals and interventions for a patient's ongoing medical and nursing needs
vital signs monitoring — regular measurement of key health indicators including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
wound care — the clinical management and treatment of injuries, surgical incisions, or chronic wounds
medication administration — the safe preparation and delivery of prescribed medications to patients according to protocol
IV (intravenous) — delivered directly into a vein, as with fluids or medications that need to act quickly
catheter — a flexible tube inserted into a body cavity or vessel to deliver or drain fluids
triage nurse — a trained nurse who assesses incoming patients and prioritizes care based on the severity of their condition
shift handover — the formal process of transferring patient care information from one nursing shift to the next
patient advocacy — representing and supporting patients' rights, preferences, and needs within the healthcare system