A 45-year-old patient with a history of asthma is scheduled…
A 45-year-old patient with a history of asthma is scheduled for a knee replacement surgery. During the preoperative assessment, the nurse notes the patient’s respiratory status is slightly compromised, and the patient has not used their inhaler recently. The nurse recognizes the need for a collaborative intervention. Which action demonstrates effective collaboration in this situation?
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An older adult client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is scheduled for a total knee replacement. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client’s plan of care to address the risk of an alteration in tissue integrity?
Read DetailsIn the PACU, Mr. Thompson’s vital signs are BP 110/70, HR 92…
In the PACU, Mr. Thompson’s vital signs are BP 110/70, HR 92, SpO2 93% on 4L nasal cannula, Temp 37.5°C. He has significant pain at the surgical site, and there is minimal drainage from a large abdominal dressing. What should the nurse monitor for as an early sign of postoperative infection?
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