Jean to attend all medical appointments outlined by the physician | Date Established 10/4/1110/4/1110/4/11 | Projected Completion Date 1-2-12 1-2-12 1-2-12 | | Intervention/Action Counselor to make necessary referrals and follow-up during individual counseling sessions on a weekly basis. | Responsible Person(s) | 1. Counselor | Problem/Symptom: Jean neglects coping skills to help aid her in the caretaking of her husband | Long Term Goal: Jean to learn coping skills | Short Term Goals/Objectives: 1. Jean to learn coping skills, including problem solving and emotional regulation. This will be measured by her demonstrating these skills during therapy sessions 2.
She has had an IV cannula inserted in her left antecubital fossa. She has IV therapy, Normal Saline, commenced at 40ml per hour, (0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution). She has been started on IV antibiotics. She is incontinent of urine, and seems to be unsteady on her feet. You sponge her in bed.
She was discharged 9 days postoperative with a left PICC for IV antibiotics. During this morning assessment I noticed a large ecchymotic area over the right upper arm. PT. claims it was form getting her blood pressure taken so many times. PT.
In preparing to administer intravenous albumin to a client following surgery, what is the priority nursing intervention? (Select all that apply.) A) Set the infusion pump to infuse the albumin within four hours. Feedback: CORRECT B) Compare the client's blood type with the label on the albumin. Feedback: INCORRECT C) Assign a UAP to monitor blood pressure q15 minutes.
(e.g., Lisinopril 20 one tab po every day/ACE inhibitor) | How are the medications related to the patient’s condition & pathophysiology of the disease? | What is the usual dosage?Is the patient's dose within normal limits? | What are two or three major nursing implications of this drug? (i.e. need to monitor K+ levels) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | List patient's meds, classification & dosage.
Running head: SENTINEL EVENT ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS 1 Sentinel Event Root Cause Analysis Kalleen Campbell Accreditation Audit Task 2 April 20, 2013 SENTINEL EVENT ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS 2 SENTINEL EVENT ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS 1. Identification of Process This report was received regarding an event that requires investigation: The pre-op nurse told the mother that once Tina went to the OR, her surgery would take about 45 minutes and then she would go to recovery and she would be there at least one hour. The mother told the nurse that once Tina went to the OR, she needed to run a quick errand involving an older sibling and would return in time to pick her up once she got out of recovery. The mother gave the pre-op nurse her cell phone number with instructions to contact her if Tina got out of surgery sooner than expected. Tina’s mother returned to pick her approximately 2 ½ hours later and found that Tina was discharged 30 minutes earlier.
A) Informed consent will be needed for this invasive, diagnostic test. B) It will take two hours to obtain the sweat. C) This procedure must be done twice a week for 3 weeks before confirming diagnosis. D) It is a simple, painless, reliable test that measures the chloride in sweat. Correct answer(s): D Therapeutic Communication David and Paula have been at Debbie's bedside since she was admitted to the hospital.
Appendix D Read each scenario and write a 25- to 50-word answer for each question following the scenarios. Use at least one reference per scenario and format your sources consistent with APA guidelines. Scenario A Acute renal failure: Ms. Jones, a 68-year-old female, underwent open-heart surgery to replace several blocked vessels in her heart. On her first day postoperatively, it was noted that she had very little urine output. 1.
The patient is assessed by the Killard staff to see if they are appropriate, have adequate support and a safe place to reside for the duration of the detoxification process. If this is the case Dr Bills supplies a reducing regime of diazepam and they are monitored daily by the Registered Nurse at the Killard Centre. An example of an Ambulatory withdrawal regime is as follows: “Day 1 diazepam 10mg 6 hourly, Day 2-3 diazepam 5-10mg 8 hourly, Day 4 diazepam 5 mg morning and night. Tapering doses may be required over the next 2 days” NSW Department of Health (2007). The medication is dispensed either by a responsible support person such as a relative, or the local pharmacy on a daily basis.
In most cases the patient can eat a small meal several hours prior to the injection. The patient can continue their normal medications with the exception of any blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medications. Please be sure to discuss all medications the patient is taking with the doctor when scheduling the injection to discuss the possibility of discontinuing any of them prior to the injection. After the patient arrives for your epidural steroid injection an intravenous (IV) line will be placed in one of the veins. The patient may be given a medication to help them relax during the procedure.