15. For N.H. (cardiogenic shock), if we are giving medication to lower his afterload, which hemodynamic measurement would we monitor?
18. As the nurse coming on to your shift and caring for a patient on a ventilator, what are your nursing responsibilities?
20. For a patient in the compensatory stage of shock, what will occur with the afterload (or SVR) and why?
15. Typically Nitriprusside is administed in case of cardiogenic Shock. But continuous monitoring of BP is required. Methoglobin levels measurement. Cyanide toxicity need to be checked. Blood flow need to be monitored. Blood oxygen levels need to be monitored.
18. Effective communication about patient relavant medical history. Ventillator setting, mode check, Suction correctly, Assess pain & sedation needs, prevent infection, hemodynamin stability, Manage the airway, Manage nutritonal needs, educate both the patient & family.
15. For N.H. (cardiogenic shock), if we are giving medication to lower his afterload, which hemodynamic...
Septic Shock Unfolding Case Study (2 parts) Concept: Perfusion ff going nurse: in room #1 is Melody Bloom. She is a 56 year old woman who has been here a for 8 days. She initially went to the med/surg unit post-operatively laparotomy for a perforated bowel due to ulcerative colitis. She came symptoms of peritonitis and pneumonia which progressed despite antibics now suffering from septic shock. Also, her wBC's continue to go up 32,000 despite the antibiotics she has been...
Septic Shock Unfolding Case Study (2 parts) Concept: Perfusion You are receiving the following report from the off going nurse: In room #1 is Melody Bloom. She is a 56 year old woman who has been here for 8 days. She initially went to the med/surg unit post-operatively after an exploratory laparotomy for a perforated bowel due to ulcerative colitis. She came to the unit with symptoms of peritonitis and pneumonia which progressed despite antibiotics and she is now suffering...
In room #1 is Melody Bloom. She is a 56 year old woman who has been here for 8 days. She initially went to the med/surg unit post-operatively after an exploratory laparotomy for a perforated bowel due to ulcerative colitis. She came to the unit with symptoms of peritonitis and pneumonia which progressed despite antibiotics and she is now suffering from septic shock. Also, her WBC's continue to go up and are now at 32,000 despite the antibiotics she has...
Musculoskeletal Nursing Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate care for a client who is two days post op with a below the knee amputation of the left leg? Wrap the stump only at night so the suture line is open to air during the day. Encourage the patient to lie only on their back and unoperative side. Elevate the foot of the bed slightly to decrease edema. Elevate the stump on pillows to prevent contractures. The nurse is...
asap 12) Carlo is a ward nurse and during his shift, one of his patients called for help. When he responded, he saw the patient on the floor gasping for breath. Carlo immediate response was to place him back to the bed and put on the oxygen. The most applicable nursing theory for this scenario is: b. Unitary Human Being c. Conservation Principles a. Carative Factors d. 21 Nursing Problems 1 According to Jean Watson, the nursing profession is said...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Upper & Lower Respiratory Drugs Multiple Choice Identit the choice that best completes the statement or swers the question 1. A patient has purchased a nasal decongestant for all members of the household to use. Which of the following instructions is a priority for the nurse to educate the patient about the drug? a. Topical decongestants can sting or burn when used. b. Rebound congestion can occur with topical decongestants c. Do not allow...
Vital Signs Case Study Mr. Charles Lamont is a 64-year-old patient who is visiting his primary care physician with complaints of vomiting x 3 days and inability to keep anything down. His wife is waiting for him in the lobby. She is hoping that Mr. Lamont will tell the physician about his recent bout of coughing and shortness of breath. He smokes 1½ packs of cigarettes per day. His wife has been encouraging him to stop, but he has not...
Which of the following is an advantage of technology in nursing practice? a. inclination of nurses to focus on the equipment rather than the patient b. increased ability to monitor patients remotely c. increased confidentiality of patient information d. reliability of internet resources 2. When using computers in direct patient care, it is important to remember to: a. assess the patient and provide care based on the individual's needs b. look up the clinical practice guidelines for each illness use...
4:47 < Sepsis and DIC Case Studies.docx 16 Sepsis Case Study To be successful with this case study please review the one-hour sepsis bundles posted within the course. Also, review sepsis definitions listed on page 1062 in the primary text. Scenario: At 12:00 noon, Jose Guerrero, a 17-year-old high school student on the soccer team, arrives at the Emergency Department (ED) a few days after cutting his foot at practice. The area on his foot around the wound has progressively...
Show instructions Questions 1-60 of 60 | Page 1 of 1 Question 1 Which statement by a patient receiving high-dose melphalan indicates an understanding of the teaching O a "Blood counts are not routinely monitored during therapy. 9 b "tis important to take the tablet with food. Owill put honey in my tea daily. O d will suck on ice chips while the drug is being administered Question2 Prior to beginning treatment with daunorubicin, the patient should inform the nurse...