Nurses must understand cellular structure to effectively monitor patients' health, recognize signs of cellular damage or disease, and administer treatments that target specific cellular processes. For example: - Medication administration: Many medications work at the cellular level, either by targeting specific cell receptors or by altering cellular processes. Understanding these mechanisms helps nurses anticipate side effects and interactions. - Wound healing: Nurses must understand how cells like fibroblasts and epithelial cells contribute to tissue repair. - Infections: Knowledge of how cells respond to pathogens aids in assessing infection severity and the effectiveness of treatments.
