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Title: EVOLVE Case Study COPD with Pneumonia Post by: lola77 on Nov 1, 2012 Darrell Johnson
1. Auscultate breath sounds 2. Pulse rate of 115 3. Respiratory acidosis 4. Ineffective airway clearance 5. Obtain sputum culture 6. 100 ml 7. Monitor pulse and blood pressure 8. Wait at least 1 minute between each puff of same medication 9. Use Ventolin inhaler for acute asthma attacks 10. Elevate head of the bed to a high fowler's position 11. Assess adequacy of circulation prior to applying the sensor 12. You seem pretty upset this morning 13. Remain silent 14. Instruct the UAP involved regarding the inappropriate removal of nasal cannula 15. Right direction/ communication 16. Place resuscitation equipment in room 17. Autonomy 18. Sputum culture is negative 19. Avoid crowds and people with infection Store prescribed inhalers away from extreme heat and cold. |