Mrs Maria Dimitris, 58 year old woman has IV fluids prescribed
post appendectomy.
She exhibits Shortness of Breath with the use of accessory muscles
and and is on oxygen therapy.
X-Ray indicates fluid in her lungs.
The last bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride is running and will finish
soon.
IV access is in the right cubital fossa.
Task:
Check the fluid order and blood product order form and administer medications. Also, check IV Cannula observation chart and follow protocols.
How do I write a patient note regarding this scenario?
Ans) Patient note:
- Post operated- Appendectomy done.
- Patient is conscious and oriented.
- Vital signs checked & recorded. SPO2 - 86-87% so oxygen therapy started at 2 l/min. Now maintaining SPO2- 95-97%
- Patient having peripheral line over right cubital fossa.
- Chest X- Ray done.
- IV fluid 0.9% sodium chloride on flow.
- Administered medications as per Treatment sheet.
- Blood consent taken, Blood pint drop calculated, checked by doctor & initiated.
- Vital signs check at regular intervals.
Mrs Maria Dimitris, 58 year old woman has IV fluids prescribed post appendectomy. She exhibits Shortness...
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