Auscultate Breath Sound Analysis

Complaining of pain on the left side of his chest at an 8 out of 10 on the numeric pain scale, especially when he tries to take a breath. In this scenario the objective findings are as follows: • Heart rated elevated • Respirations elevated • Asymmetric expansion of the chest on inspiration • Coughing quite a bit • Lung sounds on the right side are clear • Lung sounds on the left side are diminished With the subjective data and objective data, the patient could have one of the following three

Case Study of a Patient in the Clinical Setting Submitted by: Bhakti Amin ID Number: 4209426 Presented to: Professor Tanja Cupac June 06, 2016 NURS 1495 Nursing Theory B.V., a 55 year old male admitted to the hospital on 15/03/2016. His approximate educational level is College Diploma. He is admitted with the medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD) disease and coronary artery disease (CAD). Definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) COPD is preventable

Case Study on Chronic Diseases Submitted by: Bhakti Amin ID Number: 4209426 Presented to: Professor Cupac Tanja June 06, 2016 NURS 1495 Nursing Theory Patient’s initials: BV Age: 55, Gender: Male Date of admission: 15/03/2016 Approximate educational level: College Diploma Definition of Chronic

Chapter 32: Nursing Assessment: Cardiovascular System Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After noting a pulse deficit when assessing a 74-year-old patient who has just arrived in the emergency department, the nurse will anticipate that the patient may require a. emergent cardioversion. b. a cardiac catheterization. c. hourly blood pressure (BP) checks. d. electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring. ANS: D Pulse deficit is a difference between simultaneously obtained apical and radial pulses. It indicates

For the purpose of this essay, I will discuss the case of a five years old patient presenting to my place of work with the symptom of shortness of breath (SOB). To maintain confidentiality the pseudonym “Ryan” will be used to refer to the child and Ryan’s mother will be frequently referred to as “mum”. As this assignment is a critical evaluation of my own practice, elements of it will be written in the first person. Webb (1992) considers writing in the first person acceptable when personal experiences

a. Auscultate bowel sounds. b. Palpate for abdominal pain. c. Ask the patient about nausea. d. Check stools for occult blood. ANS: D Proton pump inhibitors are given to decrease the risk for stress ulcers in critically ill patients. The other assessments also will

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STUDENT NAME: Mickesha Linton DATE: 7/27/15 COURSE: NUR 2310C CLIENT INITIALS: M.S DATE OF ADMISSION 6-15-15 AGE: 12 GENDER: male HT: 163 cm WT: 58.1 kg ALLERGIES: Morphine, hydrocodone, naproxen, apple pectin, nuts, orange, shellfish, cinnamon, penicillin, hydrocodone. LIVING SITUATION Patient lives with mom, dad, and sister. There are no pets, weapons, or tobacco/drug use in the home. There has been no recent travel. Patient is currently in the 8th grade RACE/ETHNICITY: African American CULTURAL

B. heart rate greater than 100 beats/minute C. hyperventilation. D. respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths/minute 13. A client who has cervical cancer is scheduled to undergo internal radiation. In teaching the client about the procedure, the nurse would be most accurate in telling the client A. she 'll be in a private room with unrestricted activities

HESI RN Practice Test - Comprehensive Test (125 Questions) A male client who lives in an area endemic with Lyme disease asks the nurse what to do if he thinks he may have been exposed. Which response should the nurse provide? A. Cover the ticks with oil to suffocate and kill them to prevent transmission. B. Look for early signs of a lesion that increases in size with a red border, clear center. Correct C. See a healthcare provider if nausea, vomiting, and joint pain occur after a tick bite. Incorrect