For med-surg nurses, what are the most common diagnoses you see in your unit?

30 bed critical access hospital: CHF, PNA, falls with fx, ETOH, cellulitis.

Now this question is interesting . . . Medical-Surgical care units were often considered 'generic' and less critical than other care units . . . interestingly, many of these units were often designated and categorized by 'diagnosis' . . . i.e., oncology [cancer], endocrine [diabetes] and so on . . . the world of nursing and care has changed, meaning, it often takes a well-rounded knowledge base regarding multiple diagnoses and illness states found in any patient . . . most folks admitted to a Medical-Surgical unit have many diagnoses requiring treatment . . . as illness affects all body systems, including mental health . . . in my practice I have worked to provide care for many people and juggling many diagnoses . . . all systems involved . . . agin, it's very important to communicate with patients and family regarding the meaning of sickness in order to execute quality nursing care.

Seasonally influenza, of course. Otherwise, urinary tract infections in men and women, also long term care patients coming from nursing homes with skin infections and pressure sores. Asthma sufferers needing oxygen therapy and stabilizing meds are really common.

Hi, the most common diagnoses I see in Med/Surg are asthma, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetes, and hypertension.

Anything that doesn’t require tele. Psych holds, respiratory issues (Covid, copd, pneumonia), chronic heart failure, fluid issues, sepsis, UTIs, cellulitis, anything that requires lab work, monitoring of vitals/symptoms, IV meds, or unable to safely discharge. Assume most patients have more than one diagnosis.