Alan Dean, a 42-year-old patient, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit after a left below-the-knee amputation (BKA) for a traumatic injury at an industrial job. The patient has two Jackson Pratt drains, and a removable rigid dressing was placed over the soft dressing after surgery. There is a large tourniquet at the bedside. There are also ace wraps and bandaging supplies at the bedside.
The rationale for using removable rigid dressing are
The role of a nurse in caring for this type of patient are
The nursing care should focus on infection control and earlier mobilization of the patient aiding to revover faster.
Alan Dean, a 42-year-old patient, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit after a left below-the-knee amputation...
Alan Dean, a 42-year-old patient, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit after a left below-the-knee amputation (BKA) for a traumatic injury at an industrial job. The patient has two Jackson Pratt drains, and a removable rigid dressing was placed over the soft dressing after surgery. There is a large tourniquet at the bedside. There are also ace wraps and bandaging supplies at the bedside. What is the rationale for the removable rigid dressing, and what is the role of the...
please help me with a good SBAR for Kenneth Bronson and Marilyn Hughes? Patient Introduction Kenneth Bronson is a 27-year-old male who was just admitted to the Medical Unit from the Emergency Department. He presented to the Emergency Department two hours ago with chest tightness, difficulty breathing, a productive cough for a week, and fever. Chest x-ray revealed right lower lobe pneumonia. IV was started of normal saline at 75 mL per hour. He is receiving oxygen at 2 L/min per nasal...
Susan Lee is a 60 year old female admitted to the medical surgical floor complaining of abdominal pain on and off for 4 months. Her complaints were constipation, bloating, abdominal pain and indigestion. Her CT scan diagnosed an abdominal mass. Susan’s past medical history includes COPD, Diabetes type 1, and vascular issues. Her medications include the following: Prednisone 10 mg daily Insulin glargine (lantus) 20 units at bedtime ASA 81 mg daily. Her assessment includes the following: Objective: Height :...
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