Please help 1. An 84y.o. male is admitted to your unit with a productive continuous cough. Diagnosis: COPD with pneumoni...
Please help
1. An 84y.o. male is admitted to your unit with a productive continuous cough.
Diagnosis: COPD with pneumonia
Vital signs:
BP 165 / 90, Pulse 98, Resp 30, Temp: 101, O2 Sat 89%
Based on the above information, how would you prepare the room for this patient.
| Have suction available |
| Place patient in private room until cultures confirmed |
| Have a non rebreather mask ready with high flow humidified oxygen |
|
Raise the HOB to 90 degrees
|
Homework Answers
1.Elevate the head end of the bed-45°
2.Have suction available
3.Maintain normal temperature
4.Supplemental Oxygen with low flow
5.Standard airborne precautions
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