You are finishing care for a patient and preparing to leave the room. Before exiting, you pause to evaluate the environment to ensure the patient’s safety. What three safety interventions should be implemented for every patient that you care for? 1. 2. 3.
Read DetailsA nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient admitted with pneumonia. During morning assessment, the nurse obtains the following vital signs: Temperature: 38°C Heart rate: 104 beats/min Respiratory rate: 24 breaths/min Blood pressure: 138/84 mm Hg Oxygen saturation: 86% on room air The patient appears restless and is using accessory muscles to breathe. Which vital sign should the nurse recognize as the priority to report to the provider?
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