Answered: 1) Read the profiles of the patients…

Case Studies In Health Information Management

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337676908

Author:SCHNERING

Publisher:SCHNERING

Chapter7: Healthcare Statistics And Research Methods

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.31.1C

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1) Read the profiles of the patients provided below and determine which patient is at the greatest risk of infection. Explain why this patient's risk is highest and provide 3 nursing interventions aimed at reducing the patient's infection risk based upon their specific risk factors. Patient A: A 53-year-old woman who takes prednisone daily for lupus. She is admitted to the hospital for routine post-op care following a routine hysterectomy. Her surgery was laparoscopic. Patient B: A 78-year-old man who takes Lipitor for high cholesterol. He was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with cellulitis and has been on intravenous antibiotics for 24 hours. His condition is improving. Patient C: A 44-year-old man who takes metformin for type II diabetes. He was hospitalized for an execution of asthma eight hours ago. He is being given high-dose steroids and oxygen to help his breathing. 2) Ask two questions for your peers to respond to related to this topic. Your peers will need to write at least 100 words in response to your questions, so your questions should require more than one-word answers. Remember to include APA citations for your information where appropriate.

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