Question

7. Describe you actions in working with the nursing assistant. The nursing assistant reports that Ms. Zippo's 8-hour intake is 520 mL and the output is 140 mL 8. Is this significant and if it is, explain the significance 9. List two possible factors that could account for the differences. For each item identified, state how each factor would be assessed. Ms. Zippo has completed her antibiotic therapy, her mental status has cleared, and she is ready for discharge. 10. Prepare a list of discharge instructions you need to discuss with the patient's daughter Reviewed 3/19

Answer 1

1. The abnormal lab value is the presence of E.coli in urine above 100000 which means the patient has serious UTI . The normal limit of E.coli in urine is upto 10000.

3. The signs and symptoms of infiltration include:

Inflammation at or near the insertion site with swollen, taut skin with pain.

Blanching and coolness of skin around IV site.

Damp or wet dressing.

Slowed or stopped infusion.

No backflow of blood into IV tubing on lowering the solution container.

4. The association between the Mr's Zippos UTI and organism found in urine is that she has UTI and her urine sample culture and sensitivity is positive for E.coli. Causative agent of her UTI is E.coli

5. No ,until the physician orders for restraints we can't apply restraints .