Fever, BP 88/59, HR 129, RR 26. RN anticipates initial orders for: 1. 2. Antipyretics and dopamine infusion CT scan of head & arm and drug screen Blood cultures, antibiotics, and rapid IV infusion IV fluids with MVI, thiamine, monitoring for signs of withdrawal, antipyretics Antipyretics and dopamine infusion CT scan of head & arm and drug screen 3. 4.
A) Measure the specific gravity of the drainage. B) Measure the spinal fluid pressure. C) Observe for a "halo" around a spot of drainage. D) Measure the quantity of the drainage. Nursing Plans and Interventions: The nurse applies a sterile nasal drip pad and initiates interventions to prevent increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Pt: 44 y/o WM CC: Pt was short of breathe and gets tired quickly. Rapid heart rate and feels a little weak. HPI: Patient presents with mental status changes and was found to be in atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate. He was on medication but has not been taken them for over a year because he thought he was all better. Patient is visiting aunt and was brought into the ER and was mini-altered.
Immunosuppression was suspended, and she was treated with ganciclovir, CMV-IGIV and rituximab. Despite the reduction in immunosuppression, her liver lesions increased in size. Chemotherapy was felt to be of no additional benefit in treating the CD20 negative liver lesion. The liver lesions were monitored with scans She received 4 doses of
"Your whole body is in excruciating pain." Castanada was eventually transferred to the University of California Irvine's burn unit, where doctors said over 70 percent of her body was damaged, Corona said. She's undergone several surgeries over the past few weeks, but her feet are still blistering. Zeichner said he sees it most often with antibiotics, but MacKinnon said this sometimes fatal reaction is different from most reactions to antibiotics, which are usually limited to gastrointestinal symptoms. "Unfortunately, we have no way of predicting who would have this type reaction," Zeichner said, advising that patients only take prescriptions given to them by their doctors.
We will need to determine the cause of the bleeding. 7. What are you going to tell the triage nurse? * Possible DIC, 38 year old female had a ruptured appendix 10 days ago with subsequent peritonitis. She was discharged 9 days postoperative with a left PICC for IV antibiotics.
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CBC- may show elevated WBC count * 4. Test after the acute stage- Exercise tolerance test, thallium scans, cardiac catheterization Nursing Interventions 1. Provide Oxygen at 2 lpm, Semi-fowler’s 2. Administer medications * Morphine to relieve pain * nitrates, thrombolytics, aspirin and anticoagulants * Stool softener and hypolipidemics 3. Minimize patient anxiety * Provide information as to procedures and drug therapy 4.
INCORRECT This action provides data related to the development of deep vein thrombosis but does not provide data regarding peripheral neurovascular function. D) Assess for sensation and movement of the feet every 4 hours. CORRECT Diminished sensation and movement of the feet, along with diminished pedal pulses, pallor, and pain indicate impaired peripheral neurovascular function. Remember the five Ps! Correct Answer(s): DEthical-Legal ConsiderationsSince Kat's respiratory status has stabilized, she undergoes an open reduction and internal fixation of the pelvis.
Patient denies any recent tobacco and ETOH use. An ultrasound was performed on lower extremities to rule out a deep vein thrombosis in the right and left legs; which was positive. Pt vital include HR 80, BP 140/89, Temperature 99.1, Oxygen saturation 95% on room air, pain 8 on scale 1-10 on legs, and PR 15. The patient has started antibiotics. The patient medical diagnosis is