A 65-yeаr-оld mаle with а histоry оf chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with respiratory distress. The patient weighs 144 pounds (lbs) and is allergic to Penicillin (PCN) and aspirin. Day 1 1300: Admitted to the medical surgical unit from the emergency department with moderate shortness of breath and a productive cough consisting of purulent rust-colored sputum. History of emphysema and chronic bronchitis since age 44 and is former 2 pack-per-day smoker. He quit several years ago but started smoking again approximately six months ago. He takes fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair Diskus) 250/50mcg, one inhalation every 12 hours and ipratropium metered dose inhaler 2 puffs 4 times/day, as well as a “pill for my high blood pressure, cholesterol, and reflux”. He states that until recently, he has minimized the effects of his disease with his inhalers and proper rest/exercise. He states about a week ago, he “caught a cold” which has worsened in the past three days. He started coughing up rust-colored sputum and running a low-grade fever. Appears weak and frail, noting poor appetite, and feeling too tired to eat. Some mild clubbing was noted in his fingers. States he has been unable to work at his job at the chemical factory for the past few months and is confined to home. He wants to start the pneumococcal vaccine series but has not felt up to leaving the house to go get it. Vital signs: Temperature: 101.4 F, Heart Rate: 98, Respiratory Rate: 28, Blood Pressure: 140/72, Pulse oximetry 85% on 2 Liters/minute oxygen. Labs obtained. Chest X-ray and sputum cultures pending. Day 1 1315: Chest X-ray back (Reveals left lower lobe pneumonia). Provider notified of client status. Increased to 35% O2 via Venturi mask. Sputum cultures were obtained. Labs: Results Range Potassium 4.1 mEq/L 3.5-5 mEq/L Sodium 142 mEq/L 136-145 mEq/L Glucose 94 mg/dL 75-115 mg/dL WBC 15.2 mm³ 5,000-10,000 mm³ pH 7.32 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 50 mmHg 35-45 mmHg HCO3 24 mEq/L 21-28 mEq/L For each potential nursing or collaborative intervention, specify whether the intervention is Appropriate or Not Appropriate to include in the plan of care. Administer PO cough suppressant [Finding4]Administer IV Methylprednisolone [Finding1] Administer PO Acetaminophen prn for fever [Finding2]Administer oxygen to achieve pulse oximeter readings of at least 95% [Finding3]Administer IV ampicillin [Finding5]Encourage pursed-lip breathing [Finding6]Monitor WBC [Finding7]
Leаrning аnаlytics as data ecоlоgy: a tentative prоposal Hasselbalch (2021) identifies five clusters of human data interests. Which of the following defines the "Data as regulator" theme?