WHAT WOULD BE YOUR PRIMARY CHOICE OF AN UNDERLYING DIAGNOSIS FOR MR. JOHNSON, AND WHY
Pulse rate of 110.
Tachycardia is consistent with an infectious process. In addition,
Mr. Johnson's fever and rapid respiratory rate are also vital sign
findings that indicate a problem, such as an infection
pneumonia.
- Auscultate breath sounds.
This is the highest priority because Mr. Johnson is clearly
exhibiting respiratory distress.
- Priority Nursing diagnosis:
Ineffective airway clearance
There are adventitious breath sounds present, tachypnea, changes in
depth of respirations, fever, and cough, which support this as a
priority diagnosis. Additional priority diagnoses are impaired gas
exchange and ineffective breathing patterns. Impaired gas exchange
is reflected in Mr. Johnson's hypercapnia and hypoxia. The
diagnosis of ineffective breathing pattern is supported by his
tachypnea, use of accessory muscles, and changes in the depth of
respiration.
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR PRIMARY CHOICE OF AN UNDERLYING DIAGNOSIS FOR MR. JOHNSON, AND WHY
1. The psychiatric nurse is initiating an interview with Mr. Johnson. He is a 33- year-old male patient admitted to the Behavioral Center with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The nurse begins the interaction by saying, "What shall we talk about today?" a. Explain why this is an appropriate opening statement to initialize a clinical interview session. b. Why should the nurse use simple, concrete, and direct messages with the patient?
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What is the official definition of outpatient primary diagnosis vs. inpatient principal diagnosis?
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What diagnostic testing and labs would you examine for type 2 diabetes diagnosis and why?
How
the clinical history and the biochemical results aided your
evaluation of the diagnosis. The underlying pathogenesis. What
other conditions give rise to hyponatraemia and explain why these
can be ruled out based on the clinical presentation.)
A 52-year-old man was admitted to A&E presenting with a fever, nausea and vomiting that has lasted over 2 weeks. However, in the last few days he has become irritable and confused. ON PRESENTATION Chest X-ray, ultrasound abdomen and echocardiography were all normal....
Why would a nursing diagnosis of a cough be incorrect, compared to a risk for infection? Please explain the difference between nursing and medical diagnosis.
What diagnostic testing and labs would you examine for Transient Ischemic Attack (mini Stroke)diagnosis and why?
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