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The group would like to acknowledge the following for providing and the
support to the success of the case presentation, and all of this would have not
been possible without them:
Firstly to the almighty father, who gave his unconditional love and support
to the success the group have obtained in life and with his help the group can
provide help towards the recovery of the client. He has watched over the group
and provided the values of a quality student nurse and has guided each in
becoming the person they are today.
Secondly to the dear parents, who provided the financial needs and has
worked hard for the sake of giving a bright future for the group. The people who
had a big participation in providing the philosophies and the beliefs in life thus
giving the group an individualistic beliefs that will reach the hearts of the clients.
Thirdly the client, who had tolerated the group for bothering him even
when in times he is in pain still he has provided the group the necessary
information needed for the case presentation. Also, allowing the group to help in
the recovery of the client.
Fourthly to the clinical instructors, who had to conjure effort and patience
in teaching the group how to provide care to the clients. They had to give a lot of
their time and thought to provide all their knowledge and experience to the group
and to make the group a student nurse that would we worth of their time and
effort.
Fifthly to the health constitution, SPMC, for providing the group an area or
related learning experience in the hospital especially for giving the group a real
exposure of how the world practically works. They have given the group
knowledge how to handle situations much like of the other countries that would
someday be helpful to the group especially for those who dream to work abroad.
Lastly to the school, who made ways to provide for the group, learnings
and knowledge that would help the group for their futures.
INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
General Objective:
Within 6 days of duty in the emergency room of Southern Philippine
Medical Center, the proponent will be able to give safe and effective nursing
care, use the knowledge that has been imparted to the proponent from the
academe, and that the proponent would be able to choose a patient and conduct
a comprehensive case study of the patients condition.
Specific Objectives:
Cognitive
o To be able to define the complete diagnosis of the patient
o To identify the developmental data of the patient
o To conduct a cephalocaudal assessment of the patient
o To be able to trace the signs, symptoms, etiology and
pathophysiology of the condition of the patient
o To present a comprehensive prognosis
o To be able to create efficient nursing care plan based on actual
high-risk health needs
o Discuss the implications of the laboratory results of the patient as
well as the surgical procedure done
o To review and discuss the human anatomy and physiology of the
respiratory system.
o To present a genogram that could trace any disease that could be
hereditary to the patient which might contribute to her present
condition
Psychomotor
Affective
o To establish a good rapport with the patient to gain their trust and
cooperation;
o Approach the patient and the significant others in a non-judgmental
manner;
o Provide a compassionate and caring approach to the patient and
significant others;
o To provide health teachings to the client to achieve optimum
wellness as well as other relevant discharge orders.
PATIENTS DATA
BIOGRAPHICAL:
Patients name: Patient A
Address: Central 2, Binugao, Toril, Davao City
Age: 24 y.o.
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: August 31, 1990
Race/Ethnic Background: Filipino/Cebuano, Davaoeno
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
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Genogram
J
78 y.o.
E
46 y.o.
F
45 y.o.
A
24 y.o.
K
56 y.o.
G
43 y.o.
B
23 y.o.
H
40 y.o.
C
19 y.o.
I
48 y.o.
D
18 y.o.
Legend:
Male
Female
Deceased
Pneumonia
Hypertension
RHD
Kidney
problems
Patient
Heart disorder
Diabetes Mellitus
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Last July 4, she went to Dr. Gallos Clinic in Toril for complaint of difficulty
of breathing wherein she was prescribed to take Clarithromycin.
SOCIAL HISTORY
Patient A does not smoke and drink. She would only stay at home to take
care of her child. She does not stay with her partner since they are not married
yet and lives with her mother and other siblings with her son. But her partner
would often visit them when he brings money to help in raising their child.
Patient A is also not involved in organizations in their community. She has
a good relationship with their neighbors as they would talk with one another
during their free time.
DIET HISTORY
According to mother G, patient A likes to eat junk food especially those
that are salty. She is also fond of drinking soft drinks suck as Coca Cola. She
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would also eat vegetables such as malunggay when there are no other food to
eat. They eat fruits when they have the money to buy some. She also doesnt
have any allergy on any particular food.
MEDICATION RECONCILIATION
Medicine
Clarithromycin
Paracetamol
Flanax
B-complex
bacteria.
According to patient A, this is to help relieve fever.
According to patient A, this is to be relieved from pain.
According to patient A, this serves as vitamins for the
body.
DEVELOPMENTAL DATA
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judgment,
and
knowledge.
The
stages
were
named
after psychologist and developmental biologist Jean Piaget, who recorded the
intellectual development and abilities of infants, children, and teens.
Stage
The
Result
Description
Formal The final stage of ACHIEVED
Justification
The
patient
has
Operational
Piaget's
theory
Stage
involves
an
(Adolescence
increase in logic,
reasoning,
through
understanding abstract
adulthood)
deductive
reasoning, and an
patient
was
understanding
Ngano
diay
of
abstract ideas.
hospital?
and
asked;
ka
na
Patient
answered Giadto ko sa
akong bana diri kay
nang hupong na akong
tiil ug nag lisod nako ug
hinga.
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Stage
Young
Description
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Adulthood (19
to 40 years)
Result
INTIMAC
Justification
The patient has
a husband that
in the hospital.
relasyon nako sa
akong
bana
mam
as
verbalized by the
patient.
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Stage
Description
Result
Justification
The patient has a
Early
1.Selecting a mate
ACHIEVED
partner but they
Adulthood (19
2.Learning
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to
live
with
years
yet and did not
marriage partner
old)
live
3.Starting family
4.Rearing children
5.Managing home
6.Getting
started
in
Her
husband
is
jeepney
driver.
According to the
patient, they did
occupation
not
7.Taking
together.
on
civic
join
any
social groups.
responsibility
8. Finding congenial social
group.
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The heart itself is made up of 4 chambers, 2 atria and 2 ventricles. Deoxygenated blood returns to the right side of the heart via the venous circulation.
It is pumped into the right ventricle and then to the lungs where carbon dioxide is
released and oxygen is absorbed. The oxygenated blood then travels back to the
left side of the heart into the left atria, then into the left ventricle from where it is
pumped into the aorta and arterial circulation.
The pressure created in the arteries by the contraction of the left ventricle is the
systolic blood pressure. Once the left ventricle has fully contracted it begins to
relax and refill with blood from the left atria. The pressure in the arteries falls
whilst the ventricle refills. This is the diastolic blood pressure.
The atrio-ventricular septum completely separates the 2 sides of the heart.
Unless there is a septal defect, the 2 sides of the heart never directly
communicate. Blood travels from right side to left side via the lungs only.
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The SA node is the natural pacemaker of the heart. You may have heard of
permanent pacemakers (PPMs) and temporary pacing wires (TPWs) which are
used when the SA node has ceased to function properly.
The SA node releases electrical stimuli at a regular rate, the rate is dictated by
the needs of the body. Each stimulus passes through the myocardial cells of the
atria creating a wave of contraction which spreads rapidly through both atria.
As an analogy, imagine a picture made up of dominoes. One domino is pushed
over causing a wave of collapsing dominoes spreading out across the picture
until all dominoes are down.
The heart is made up of around half a billion cells, In the picture above you can
see the difference in muscle mass of the various chambers. The majority of the
cells make up the ventricular walls. The rapidity of atrial contraction is such that
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around 100 million myocardial cells contract in less than one third of a second.
So fast that it appears instantaneous.
The electrical stimulus from the SA node eventually reaches the AV node and is
delayed briefly so that the contracting atria have enough time to pump all the
blood into the ventricles. Once the atria are empty of blood the valves between
the atria and ventricles close. At this point the atria begin to refill and the
electrical stimulus passes through the AV node and Bundle of His into the Bundle
branches and Purkinje fibres.
Imagine the bundle branches as motorways, if you like, with the Purkinje fibres
as A and B roads that spread widely across the ventricles . In this way all the
cells in the ventricles receive an electrical stimulus causing them to contract.
Using the same domino analogy, around 400 million myocardial cells that make
up the ventricles contract in less than one third of a second. As the ventricles
contract, the right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs where carbon dioxide is
released and oxygen is absorbed, whilst the left ventricle pumps blood into the
aorta from where it passes into the coronary and arterial circulation.
At this point the ventricles are empty, the atria are full and the valves between
them are closed. The SA node is about to release another electrical stimulus and
the process is about to repeat itself. However, there is a 3rd section to this
process. The SA node and AV node contain only one stimulus. Therefore every
time the nodes release a stimulus they must recharge before they can do it
again.
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Imagine you are washing your car and have a bucket of water to rinse off the
soap. You throw the bucket of water over the car but find you need another one.
The bucket does not magically refill. You have to pause to fill it.
In the case of the heart, the SA node recharges whilst the atria are refilling, and
the AV node recharges when the ventricles are refilling. In this way there is no
need for a pause in heart function. Again, this process takes less than one third
of a second.
The times given for the 3 different stages are based on a heart rate of 60 bpm ,
or 1 beat per second.
The term used for the release (discharge) of an electrical stimulus is
"depolarisation", and the term for recharging is "repolarisation".
So, the 3 stages of a single heart beat are:
1 Atrial depolarisation
2 Ventricular depolarisation
3 Atrial and ventricular repolarisation.
As the atria repolarise during ventricular contraction, there is no wave
representing atrial repolarisation as it is buried in the QRS.
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Skin:
Eyes:
Ears:
swallowing,
sores
in
mouth,
dentures,
cleft
lip/palate,
mouth
breathing/snoring.
Neck: Negative for enlarged lymph nodes, pain, stiffness, limited ROM.
Breasts:
discharge, lesions, rashes, sores, history of breast disease, surgery, BSE, date
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Heart:
Positive for RHD, LHH and LVD, tachycardia. Negative for angina,
Peripheral Vascular: Positive for bipedal edema. Negative for leg pain with
walking, numbness, tingling, changes in skin color, history of phlebitis, varicose
veins, HTN.
Gastrointestinal:
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Urinary: Negative for any loss of control, difficulty starting stream, pain,
burning/dysuria, hematuria, frequency, urgency, oliguria, polyuria, nocturia,
UTI's, BPH, kidney disease, (peds-hx of toilet training).
Endocrine:
Musculoskeletal: Negative for any muscle cramping, spasm, pain; joint pain,
swelling, redness, deformity, grating/ crepitation, arthritis; scoliosis, hip
dislocation, club foot; Gait; Special equip (cane, walker, W/C); fractures, sprains,
amputations, webbing, current motor development (gross motor skills).
Neurological:
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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
General Survey
Received patient sitting on bed awake with significant others at bedside
with heplock. Patient was with foley catheter. Her body structure was thin and
looks weak. Hair is unkempt. Observed difficulty in breathing and jaundice all
over the skin including the sclera on both eyes. Bipedal edema was present.
Patient was oriented to time and place. Patients mood was cooperative and
displayed enthusiasm.
Vital Signs
Temperature
PR
RR
BP
38.5 o C
132 bpm
69 cpm
140/70 mmHg
Head Assessment
Head was symmetrically rounded, hard and smooth. There were no
lesions or bumps noted. Shape of face is oval. Temporal arteries were not
palpable and there were no tenderness noted.
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Eyes Assessment
Cornea is transparent, smooth and moist with no opacities. Sclera on both
eyes are yellowish. Irises were round and flat. Pupils were black in color and
equal in size, constricts when penlight was exposed to it and had a measurement
of 2 mm. Conjunctiva was pinkish with a few capillaries evident. Eyebrows are
symmetrically aligned. Eyelashes appeared to be equally distributed and curled
slightly outward. Eyelids had no presence of any discharges and no discoloration
noted. Patient was not wearing any reading devices.
Nose Assessment
Nose was positioned midline on face, straight and uniform in color. Both
nostrils were patent when patient covered the left nare and was able to breathe
to the right and vice versa. When palpated lightly, there were no tenderness and
lesions noted. No purulent drainage noted. Nasal septum was positioned
centrally with no lesions or deviations along the inner nasal mucosa. No bone
and cartilage deviation noted on palpation, no tenderness noted on palpation. No
tenderness noted on palpation of the paranasal sinuses.
Mouth Assessment
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Lips were pale and moist without lesions. Tongue was pale with white
spots present and located centrally in mouth. No lesions and bleeding noted.
Gums were pale and no swelling was noted. The uvula was positioned in the
midline of the soft palate.
Ears Assessment
Ears are equal in size bilaterally. External ear was noted without any
bleeding, lesions or masses. Hearing function was normal on both ears as he
was able to answer accurately when he was asked a question. Auricles were
smooth and symmetrical without discoloration. Small amount of dry yellowish
cerumen present on both internal ears. No tenderness noted. The pinna recoils
when folded. There is no pain or tenderness on the palpation of the auricles and
mastoid process.
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Abdomen Assessment
Surface is uniform in color of the skin. Observed jaundice. No rashes or
lesions are present. Has a symmetric contour and is smooth. Navel is normally in
the midline. There are abdominal sounds noted with 18 counts in 5 minutes. The
abdomen rises with inhalation and falls with expiration. Right upper quadrant is
enlarged.
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Muscles feel firm and smooth with no, masses or tenderness noted.
Bipedal edema were noted on both lower extremities. Arms and legs
symmetrically aligned. There were no presence of bone deformities, and
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tenderness. Joints were able to move smoothly. Showed body weakness through
slow movements. Enable to move upper and lower extremities without
discomfort. Flexion and extension of feet and hands were demonstrated.
Adduction and abduction of arms were demonstrated.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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DOCTORS ORDER
Date
and
Time:
7/13/15
5:30pm
Orders
Rationale
IVF-Heplock
Soft
diet
with
aspiration precaution
Strict
Diagnostic test:
CBC
PTT
PT/INR
Remarks
For
proper Admitted
monitoring
,
management,
and evaluation
Serves
as Secured
protection
for
patients health
and welfare and
also
for
the
health care team.
Administration of Done
meds.
To ease difficulty Done
in chewing and/or
swallowing and to
prevent
the
patient
for
aspiration.
to
evaluate Done
overall health and
detect a wide
range
of
disorders.
To measure the Done
blood
clotting
time, used to
check
for
bleeding
problems.
Done
To detect and
measure
abnormalities,
fluid
and
electrolyte
imbalances,
kidney function
Done
To measure the
blood
clotting
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2D echo
CXR-PAL
ROM
1 2.5mg tablet
one OD- 1st
dose
now
Bisoprolol
2 Furosemide
40g IV now
then 20mg q8
3 Essentiale
forte
one
tablet q.i.d
V/S q4
I/O q shift
Hook to cardiac monitor
time, used to
check
for
bleeding
problems.
and standardizing
the results of
prothrombin time
tests.
to assess the Done
function of the
heart
structures(muscle
, valves, pumping
chambers).
To detect whether Done
acute signs and
symptoms
are
due
to
HV
infection,
for
diagnostic
purposes.
To
spot
abnormalities or Done
diseases of the
airways,
blood
vessels, bones,
heart, and lungs.
For management Ordered
of
the
hypertension,
fluid
retention
(edema), and to
provide
the
affected liver with
essential
phospholipids.
For
proper Monitored
monitoring,
management,
and referral.
For
proper Transferred
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Transfer to CIU
monitoring
,
management,
and evaluation
To
correct
electrolyte
imbalances.
To prevent and
treat bleeding.
For
proper
manegment
(albumin
and
furosemide
administered
together form a
complex
that
carries
the
furosemide to the
kidney for uptake
by renal tubular
cells.)(liver
problems)
to
examine
organs in the
abdomen
including
the
liver, gallbladder,
spleen, pancreas,
and kidneys
for evaluation
To ease difficulty
in chewing and/or
swallowing and to
prevent
the
patient
for
aspiration.
Administration of
meds.
7/13/15
9:15pm
7/13/15
11pm
Maintain heplock
Dx secure the:
2Decho
USD
of
Abdomen
For
proper Secured
evaluation/diagno
sis
and
management.
7/14/15
4:17
am
Whole
Administered
Administered
Done
Facilitated
Done
Done
For
proper Continued
Monitored
monitoring,
Referred
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I/O q shift
Refer
(+)
(+)
sore
throatclarythromycin
(-) bipedal edema
and dyspnea
(+) orthopnea and 5
pallor
(+) basal crackles
(+) bipedal edema
grade 2
7/14/15
8:09
am
With
combination
antibiotic
of
UA
Urine GSCS
Piperacillin + tazobactam
4.5 gm q8
management,
and referral.
to
examine
organs in the
abdomen
including
the
liver, gallbladder,
spleen, pancreas,
and kidneys
To identify the
cause
of
a
bacterial infection
(positive
or
negative
bacteria).
treatment
of
present
infections
to diagnose a
urinary
tract
infection
(UTI)
and to detect the
bacteria/microorg
anism causing it.
treatment of
infections caused
by
susceptible
organisms.
Done
Done
Done
Done
Ordered
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7/14/15
1:15
pm
130/80
(+)
dsypne
a
(+)
jaundic
e x 1wk
For
monitoring,
management,
and referral.
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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Arterial Blood Gas: 7/13/15 20:24
Released: 7/13/15 20:34
Measured
test
pH@ 37
Results
Units
7.408
PCO2@ 37 21.1
mmH
g
Low/
High
(-)
Analyzer
PHOX
(-)
PHOX
Rationale
This test is
done
to
measure
the
blood
ph
balance
and
oxygen
and
carbon dioxide
levels.
This
helps
understand
how well the
lungs
and
kidneys
function.
Identifying
imbalances in
your pH and
blood
gas
levels
can
provide
an
early warning
about how your
body
is
handling
illness.
pCO2 (partial
pressure
of
carbon dioxide)
reflects the the
amount
of
carbon dioxide
gas dissolved
in the blood.
Clinical
Indications
Alkalosis
Normal
:
Lower
numbers
mean more
acidity;
higher
numbers
mean more
alkalinity.
Decreased
pCO2
is
caused by:
Hyperventilat
ion
Hypoxia
Anxiety
Pulmonary
embolism
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PO2@37
72.4
mmH
g
(-)
PHOX
Calculated
tests
Results
Units
Analyzer
HCO3
13.5
mmol/
L
Nor
mal
Ran
ge
2226
PHOX
PO2
(partial Decreased
pressure
of
oxygen)
reflects
the
amount
of
oxygen
gas
dissolved
in
the blood. It
primarily
measures the
effectiveness
of the lungs in
pulling oxygen
into the blood
stream
from
the
atmosphere.
Rationale
Clinical
Indications
When an acid- Decreased:
base
Acidosis
imbalance
is
identified,
bicarbonate
(as part of the
electrolyte
panel)
and
blood
gases
may
be
ordered
to
evaluate
the
severity of the
imbalance,
determine
whether it is
primarily
respiratory
(due to an
imbalance
between
the
amount
of
oxygen coming
in and CO2
being
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released)
or
metabolic (due
to increased or
decreased
amounts
of
bicarbonate in
the blood) in
nature,
and
monitor
its
treatment until
the acid-base
balance
is
restored.
Interpretation: Fully Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis
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Released: 07/13/15 11:13pm
Serology and Immunology
Test
Anti-HAV 1gm
Result
0.140
nonreactive
HBsAG Quali.
Nonreactive
Anti-HCV
nonreactive
Reference Range
Clinical Indication
<1.0 CUT-OFF VALUE Nonreactive- A Non1.0
reactive
or
a
negative Hepatitis A
antibody test result
means that a person
does
not
have
Hepatitis A.
<1.0 CUT-OFF VALUE Nonreactive no
1.0
hepatitis B infection.
<1.0 CUT-OFF VALUE Nonreactive- A Non1.0
reactive
or
a
negative Hepatitis C
antibody test result
means that a person
does
not
have
Hepatitis C.
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Nursing Responsibilities:
Explain that this test is done to detect suspected blood disorders
particularly hepatitis infections(hepa A,B,C)
Inform patient that there is no restriction in food or fluids.
Explain to the patient that he may feel a slight discomfort from the needle
puncture and the tourniquet.
Hematology
TEST
CBC+PLT
Hemoglobin
RESULT/UNITS
L 92.0 g/L
Normal
Values
115.0-155.0
RATIONALE
To
INDICATIONS
for Low: Low Hb
check
anemia.
test
CLINICAL
The concentration
may
be may
indicate
recent
diagnose, hemorrhage, or
monitor
number
a fluid
retention,
of causing
that
Hematocrit
L 0.31 %
0.36-0.48
(RBCs)
and/or
the
amount
of
hemoglobin
in
blood.
A blood
test Low :A
Low
in
that measures count
hematocrit may
the percentage
result in having
of the volume Anemia.
of whole blood
that is made up
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of
RBC count
L 3.74 x 10^6/ul
4.26-6.10
red
blood
cells.
This test can Low: Decrease
indicate if there in
is
RBC
count
loss
by
bleeding
or
hemolysis,
failure of marrow
production,
or
may be due to
secondary
dilution
factors
(intravenous
WBC count
H 17.53 x 10^3/ul
5.0-10.0
Part
of
fluids)
the High:
An
WBC
count such
an
the abscess,
number
white
as
of meningitis,
cells appendicitis,
or
from
or leukemia
tissue
due
and
necrosis
to
burns,
myocardial
infarction,
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or
gangrene.
Differential Count
TEST
RESULT/UNITS
Normal
Neutrophil
74 %
Values
55.0075.00
Lymphocytes
20 %
20-35
Monocyte
6.0 %
2-10
Eusinophil
L%
2-10
RATIONALE
CLINICAL
INDICATIONS
Neutrophils are Normal
a type of white
blood
cell
(WBC).
This
test is used to
evaluate
and
manage
immune, blood,
and
cancer
disorders,
including
suspected
neutropenia.
Lymphocytes
Normal
accumulate
when there is
chronic injury or
irritation.
Type
of Normal
granular
leukocyte
(white
blood
cell)
that
functions in the
ingestion
of
bacteria
and
other
foreign
particles.
Eosinophils,
Low :
normally about
1-3% of the
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Basophil
Platelet count
400 x 10^3/uL
150-400
MCV:
83.10 fl
Mean
Corpuscular
Volume
MCH:
L 24.6 pg
Mean
Corpuscular
Hemoglobin
79.4094.80
MCHC:
Mean
Corpuscular
Hemoglobin
Concentration
32.2035.50
L 29.6 g/Dl
25.6032.20
total
white
blood
cell
count,
are
believed
to
function
in
allergic
responses and
in
resisting
some parasitic.
Increase
in
number during
healing phase
of inflammation.
A platelet count Normal
is
used
to
detect a low or
high number of
platelets in the
blood.
MCV- estimates Normal
the
average
size of RBC.
MCH
Low:
measure
the
content
of
hemoglobin in
RBC.
MCHC
Low:
measure
the
entire
blood
volume
hemoglobin in
RBC.
Blood Type: AB +
Nursing Responsibilities:
Explain that this test is done to detect suspected blood disorders or to
determine infection or inflammation.
Inform patient that there is no restriction in food or fluids.
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Explain to the patient that he may feel a slight discomfort from the needle
puncture and the tourniquet.
Collecting the sample only takes a few minutes however if the patient is
being treated for an infection, the test will be repeated several times to
monitor the patients progress.
Ensure subdermal bleeding has stopped before removing pressure.
If hematoma develops at the venipuncture site, apply warm soaks. If
hematoma is large, monitor pulse distal to the venipuncture site.
07/13/15 8:19PM
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TEST
PT Patient
RESULT/UNITS
H 19.8 sec
Normal
Values
11.8-15.1
RATIONALE
CLINICAL
INDICATIONS
High:
A
number
Prothrombin
it
blood to clot. It
Liver
problems
Inadequate
can be used to
check
for
bleeding
levels
problems and it
proteins
is also used to
(factors) that
check
cause
medicine
prevent
what
to
blood
clot is working.
of
blood
to clot
Vitamin
deficiency
Congenital
factor
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deficiency
Presence of
coagulation
factor
inhibitors
PT Inr
1.65
Not
taking PT
test,
also High:
slow
blood
thinners:
(International
0.8 to 1.2
Normalized
If
taking Ratio)
warfarin:
Using
2.0-3.0
system,
test.
this
treatment
blood
with
thinning
medicine
(anticoagulant
therapy) will be
PT
Activity
% 43.3 %
the same.
Blood that takes
too long to clot
in a PT test may
be a sign of
hereditary
deficiency
(bleeding
disorders), liver
disease, vitamin
K
deficiency,
blood
thinning
medication,
therapy
using
warfarin
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blood
9.9-12.5
Normal
RESULT/
Normal
Sodium
UNITS
138.5
mmol/L
Values
136.00144.00
SGPT
33.9 U/L
14.0-63.0
Albumin
L 18.82 35.00g/L
50.00
RATIONALE
The serum test for
sodium
levels
evaluates fluid and
electrolyte balance
as well as renal or
adrenal disorders.
Sodium,
major
extracellular cation,
affects body water
distribution,
maintains osmotic
pressure
of
extracellular fluid
and helps promote
neuromuscular
function; it also
maintains
acidbase balance.
an initial screening
for liver disease.
An albumin test is
often used as part
of a test known as
a liver panel, which
tests your blood for
albumin, creatinine,
blood
urea
nitrogen,
and
CLINICAL
INDICATIONS
Normal
Normal
Low:
Lowerthan-normal
levels of serum
albumin
may
be a sign of:
Kidney
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prealbumin.
Your physician will
likely
order
an
albumin test if he
or she suspects
you may have a
condition
that
affects your liver
function
Total Bilirubin
H 189.24 5.1-20.5
mmol/L
A bilirubin
test
measures
the
amount of bilirubin
in a blood sample.
Alkaline
Phosphatase
H 235.41 38.0-126.0
U/L
A test measures
the amount of the
enzyme ALP in the
blood. Check for
liver disease or
damage to the liver
diseases
Liver
disease
(for
example
,
hepatitis,
or
cirrhosis
that
make
cause
ascites)
High:
Higher
than
normal
levels of direct
or
indirect
bilirubin
may
indicate
different types
of
liver
problems.
Higher bilirubin
may indicate an
increased rate
of destruction
of
RBCs
(hemolysis).
High: Very high
levels of ALP
can be caused
by
liver
problems, such
as
hepatitis,
blockage of the
bile
ducts
(obstructive
jaundice),
gallstones,
cirrhosis, Heart
failure,
heart
attack,
mononucleosis,
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Creatinine
5.10
mmol/L
1.70-8.60
Glucose- RBS
5.6
mmol/L
4.10-6.60
Indirect
Bilirubin
H
68.1 3.40-11.90
mmol/L
Potassium
4.1
mmol/L
3.6-5.1
or
kidney
cancer
can
raise
ALP
levels.
A
serious
infection
that
has
spread
through
the
body (sepsis)
can also raise
ALP levels.
The
creatinine Normal
blood
test
measures the level
of creatinine in the
blood. This test is
done to see how
well your kidneys
work
A blood glucose Normal
test measures the
amount of a sugar
called glucose in a
sample of your
blood.
A bilirubin
test High: Increased
measures
the level: skin and
amount of bilirubin whites of the
in a blood sample. eyes
may
Bilirubin
is
a appear yellow
brownish
yellow (jaundice).
substance found in
bile. It is produced
when
the
liver
breaks down old
red blood cells.
Bilirubin is then
removed from the
body through the
stool (feces) and
gives
stool
its
normal color.
The serum test for Normal
potassium
level
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evaluate changes
in potassium levels
and is helpful in
diagnosing
disorders of acidbase and water
balance
and
neuromuscular
disorders in the
body.
Nursing Responsibilities:
Tell the patient or the significant other that the test requires a blood
sample.
Explain who will perform the venipuncture.
Explain to the patient or to the significant other(s) that he or she may
experience discomfort from the tourniquet and needle puncture.
Inform the patient or significant other that he/she need not restrict food
and fluids.
DRUG STUDY
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Generic Name:
Vitamin K
Brand Name:
Classifications:
Dosage:
Mechanism of Action:
Phytonadione
Vitamins and minerals
Injection: 10mg
Promotes hepatic synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, X
(exact mechanism is unknown)
anticoagulant-induced prothrombin deficiency caused by
coumarin or indanedione derivatives;
prophylaxis and therapy of hemorrhagic disease of the
newborn;
hypoprothrombinemia due to antibacterial therapy;
hypoprothrombinemia secondary to factors limiting
absorption or synthesis of vitamin K, e.g., obstructive
jaundice, biliary fistula, sprue, ulcerative colitis, celiac
disease, intestinal resection, cystic fibrosis of the pancreas,
and regional enteritis;
other drug-induced hypoprothrombinemia where it is
definitely shown that the result is due to interference with
vitamin K metabolism, e.g., salicylates.
Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication.
Temporary resistance to prothrombin-depressing
anticoagulants may result, especially when larger doses of
phytonadione are used. If relatively large doses have been
employed, it may be necessary when reinstituting
anticoagulant therapy to use somewhat larger doses of the
prothrombin- depressing anticoagulant, or to use one which
acts on a different principle, such as heparin sodium.
Anaphylaxis with too-rapid IV administration (has
resulted in death)
Dyspnea
Cyanosis
Erythematous skin eruptions
Pruritus
Scleroderma-like lesions
Flushing
Hyperbilirubinemia (in premature neonates)
Hypotension
Injection site reactions
Indications:
Contraindications:
Drug Interactions:
Adverse Reaction:
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Nursing Responsibilities:
Taste alterations
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Generic Name:
Piperacillin + tazobactam
Brand Name:
Zosyn
Classification:
ANTIINFECTIVE;
BETA-LACTAM
ANTIBIOTIC;
ANTIPSEUDOMONAL PENICILLIN
Action:
Dosage,
and Frequency:
Contraindication:
Drug interactions:
Indications:
Side effects:
Adverse effects:
Treatment
of
moderate
to
severe
appendicitis,
constipation,
nausea,
vomiting,
dyspepsia,
pseudomembranous colitis. Skin: Rash, pruritus,
hypersensitivity reactions.
Nursing
Assessment & Drug Effects
Consideration:
Obtain
history
of
hypersensitivity
to
penicillins,
cephalosporins, or other drugs prior to administration.
Lab tests: C&S prior to first dose of the drug; start drug
pending results. Monitor hematologic status with prolonged
therapy (Hct and Hgb, CBC with differential and platelet
count).
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Generic Name:
Clarithromycin
Brand Name:
Biaxin
Biaxin XL
Classification:
Macrolide antibiotic
Action:
Therapeutic Effects
Dosage,
and Frequency:
Contraindication
:
Drug
interactions:
Contraindicated
with
hypersensitivity
to
Food
decreases
combined
with
the
rate
grapefruit
of
absorption
juice;
avoid
of
this
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combination.
Treatment
Indications:
of
URIs
caused
by Mycoplasma pneumoniae,
S. pneumoniae,
Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
Treatment of active duodenal ulcer with H. pylori
Side effects:
Adverse effects:
Nursing
Assessment & Drug Effects
Consideration:
Generic Name:
Spironolactone
Brand Name:
Aldactone
Novospiroton (CAN)
Classification:
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Aldosterone antagonist
Action:
ions.
Dosage,
and Frequency:
Contraindication
:
Drug
interactions:
combinations
with
caution.
Diuretic
effect
of
hyperaldosteronism
Adjunctive therapy in edema associated with CHF,
Adverse effects:
Assessment
Consideration:
Interventions
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GENERIC NAME:
ALBUMIN
BRAND NAME:
ACTION:
CLASSIFICATION:
DOSAGE AND ROUTE:
INDICATION:
CONTRAINDICATION:
DRUG INTERACTION:
SIDE EFFECTS:
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ADVERSE EFFECTS:
NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES:
NURSING THEORIES
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The theory of self-care includes self-care, which is the practice of activities that
an individual initiates and performs on his or her own behalf to maintain life,
health, and well-being; self-care agency, which is a human ability that is "the
ability for engaging in self-care," conditioned by age, developmental state, life
experience,
socio-cultural
orientation,
health,
and
available
resources;
Universal self-care requisites are associated with life processes, as well as the
maintenance of the integrity of human structure and functioning. Orem identifies
these requisites, also called activities of daily living, or ADLs, as:
1 the maintenance of sufficient intake of air, food, and water
2 provision of care associated with the elimination process
3 a balance between activities and rest, as well as between solitude and
social interaction
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The theory of nursing systems describes how the patient's self-care needs will be
met by the nurse, the patient, or by both. Orem identifies three classifications of
nursing system to meet the self-care requisites of the patient: wholly
compensatory system, partly compensatory system, and supportive-educative
system.
People are distinct individuals. Nursing is a form of action. It is an interaction
between two or more people. People should be self-reliant, and responsible for
their care, as well as others in their family who need care. Successfully meeting
universal and development self-care requisites is an important component of
primary care prevention and ill health. A person's knowledge of potential health
problems is needed for promoting self-care behaviors. Self-care and dependent
care are behaviors learned within a socio-cultural context.
It contains three independent but interconnected circles: the core, the care, and
the cure.
The core is the patient receiving nursing care. The core has goals
set by himself or herself rather than by any other person, and
behaves according to his or her feelings and values.
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In all the circles of the model, the nurse is present. The focus of the nurse's role
is on the care circle. This is where she acts as a professional in order to help the
patient meet his or her needs and attain a sense of balance.
The nurse uses the standard nursing process in Orlando's Nursing Process
Discipline
Theory,
which
follows:
assessment,
diagnosis,
planning,
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the nurse and patient, perception validation, and the use of the nursing process
to produce positive outcomes or patient improvement. Orlando's key focus was
the definition of the function of nursing. The model provides a framework for
nursing, but the use of her theory does not exclude nurses from using other
nursing theories while caring for patients.
The major dimensions of the model explain that the role of the nurse is to find out
and meet the patient's immediate needs for help. The patient's presenting
behavior might be a cry for help. However, the help the patient needs may not be
what it appears to be. Because of this, nurses have to use their own perception,
thoughts about perception, or the feeling engendered from their thoughts to
explore the meaning of the patient's behavior. This process helps nurses find out
the nature of the patient's distress and provide the help he or she needs.
Cues
Need
Nursing
diagnosis
Objective
care
of Nursing interve
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Subjctive:
A
Maglisod
C
gihapon ko ug T
hinga mam as I
verbalized.
V
I
Objective:
T
- Observed
Y
dyspnea
- Skin is pale E
X
- Observed
tachycardia E
R
- Observed
C
abnormal
I
breathing
S
- v/s:
temp- 38.5 E
PR- 132
P
RR- 69
BP- 140/70 A
T
T
- ABG
E
results:
pO2
R
N
72
mmHg
pCO2
21.1
mmHg
1. Monitor res
rate, depth, and
including
us
accessory
m
nasal
flaring,
abnormal
b
patterns.
Increased
res
rate, use of ac
muscles, nasal
abdominal
br
and a look of p
the client's eyes
seen
with
h
2. Auscultate
sounds as o
Presence of c
and wheezes m
the nurse to an
obstruction, whi
lead to or exa
existing
h
3.
Monitor
behavior and
status for on
restlessness, a
confusion, and
late stages)
lethargy.
Changes in b
and mental sta
be early sig
impaired gas ex
(Misasi, Keyes,
In late stages th
becomes
le
somnolent, an
comatose
(P
2000).
4. Monitor
saturation contin
using pulse o
Note blood gas
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as
ava
An oxygen satur
<90% (normal:
100%) or a
pressure of ox
<80 (normal: 80
indicates
sig
oxygenation pro
5. Observe for c
in skin; especia
color of tongue a
mucous
mem
Central cyano
tongue
and
mucosa is indic
serious hypoxia
a medical eme
Peripheral cyan
extremities may
not
be
(Carpenter,
6. If client is
dyspneic, coac
client
to
respiratory rate
touch on the s
demonstrating
respirations
making eye cont
the
client,
communicating
calm,
su
fashion.
Anxiety can exa
dyspnea, caus
client to enter
dyspneic panic
(Gift, Moore, S
1992; Bruera
2000). The
presence, reass
and help in co
the client's b
can be very be
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(Truesdell,
7. Demonstrat
encourage the
use
pu
breathing.
Pursed-lip
b
results in increa
of intercostal m
decreased res
rate, increased
volume, and im
oxygen
sa
levels (Breslin,
Pursed-lip
b
can result in in
exercise perfo
(Casciarai et al
and it empow
client to selfdyspnic
inc
(Truesdell,
8. Position clie
head of bed elev
a semi-Fowler's
as
to
Semi-Fowler's
allows increase
expansion beca
abdominal conte
not crowding the
9. Administer hu
oxygen
appropriate
(e.g., nasal can
face
mask
physician's
watch for on
hypoventilation
evidenced by in
somnolence
initiating or inc
oxygen therapy.
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A client with
lung disease clie
need a hypoxic
breathe
and
hypoventilate
oxygen therapy.
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Date
and
Time:
7/14/15
10:00
am
Cues:
Need Nursing
:
Diagnosis:
Subjective:
Maglisod ko og tulog
kay nag-lisod ko og
ginhawa, gamay ra
kayo akong tulog,
as verbalized by the
patient.
Objectives:
Dyspnic
Labored
breathing
Tachycardic
Irritable
Weakness
noted
With
O2
attached via
face mask
1-2 hours of
sleep
Vital Signs:
RR: 132
PR: 69
BP:140/70
Temp: 38.5 C
S
L
E
E
P
R
E
S
T
P
A
T
T
E
R
N
Sleep
Pattern
Disturbance
r/t Difficulty
of Breathing
Objective of care:
Nursing interventio
1 Monitor Vita
R:
baseline
information
comparison
changes.
2 Monitor an
regulate the
flow, and th
placement
mask.
R: To impro
ventilation a
enhance sl
3 Provide qui
environmen
R: To prom
environmen
conducive t
4 Obtain feed
from SO re
usual bedti
rituals/routi
R: To deter
usual sleep
patterns &
comparativ
baseline
5
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Recomme
morning na
required
R: Napping
the afternoo
disrupt norm
sleep patte
6 Monitor lev
consciousn
mental stat
R: Restless
anxiety,con
somnolenc
common
manifestati
hypoxia an
hypoxemia
7 Evaluate tim
effects of
medication
can disrupt
R: In both t
hospital an
care setting
patients ma
following
medication
schedules t
require awa
in the early
hours. Atten
changes in
schedule o
changes to
day medica
may solve t
problem.
8 Auscultate
sounds as
R:Presence
crackles an
wheezes m
the nurse to
airway obst
which may
or exacerba
existing hyp
9 Place the p
a high fowle
position
R: to prom
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expansion
10 Instruct to
large fluid
before bedt
R: For patie
need to vo
the night.
11 Demonstra
pursed lip b
and encour
R:
P
breathing r
increased
intercostal
decreased
respiratory
increased
volume,
improved
saturation
(Breslin, 19
Date &
Cues
Time
July
Objective:
14,
VS
as
2015
follows:
10 AM o T: 38.5oC
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o PR: 132
bpm
o RR:
69
cpm
o BP:
140/70
mmHg
Skin warm
Need
N
U
T
R
I
T
I
O
N
A
L
-
Nursing
Objective of Care
Nursing Interventio
Diagnosis
Hyperthermia r/t After 8 hours of 1 Establish rapport.
inflammation of providing nursing
R: Promotes trust
the heart valves. interventions, the
cooperation.
patient will be 2 Monitor vital signs
R: Inflammation able to:
R: Notes prog
is an immune a Have a normal
and
changes
response;
a
temperature
condition.
response to an
within 36.5 3 Monitor tempera
infection,
an
37.5oC.
q1o.
irritation, or an b Have a cool
R:
In
order
injury. Immune
skin
when
regularly
ch
cells are called
touched.
changes
in
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to touch
M
E
T
A
B
O
L
I
C
to
the
site
through
the
blood
stream.
The
blood
vessels near the
site
become
miraculously
permeable and
the site becomes
warm and red
due
to
the
increased blood
flow
(International
Wellness
Directory)
P
A
T
T
E
R
N
Date &
Cues
Time
July
Objective:
14,
Bipedal
2015
edema
Need
on
N
U
T
temperature.
Note presence
absence of swea
as body attempts
increase heat loss
evaporation.
R: Evaporation
decreased
environmental fac
of high humidity
high
am
temperature as
as
b
factors producing
of ability to sweat.
Provide tepid spo
bath.
R: Enhances
loss by evapora
and conduction.
Promote
lo
clothing.
R: Enhances
loss.
Promote bed rest.
R:
To
red
metabolic
demands/oxygen
consumption.
Encourage
increase oral
intake.
R:
To
sup
circulating
vol
and tissue perfusio
Nursing Diagnosis
Objective of
Nursing
Care
Interventio
Ineffective
tissue After 8 hours of 1 Establish
perfusion r/t decreased providing
rapport.
metabolism
primarily nursing
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10 AM
73
both
lower
extremities
R
I
T
I
O
N
A
L
M
E
T
A
B
O
L
I
C
P
A
T
T
E
R
N
baseline da
3 Assess the
of edema.
R:
To
baseline
and
dete
the severi
the conditio
4 Monitor I &
R: To dete
if the inta
equal
to
output. Th
determinin
there is sti
retention.
5 Advise a r
and
atmospher
R:
atmospher
conductive
rest
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alle
stress
aids the he
proper
functioning
6 Caution to
activities
increase
hearts
load.
R: Activitie
require
much work
leads to
stress.
7 Encourage
ambulation
often
possible.
R: To pro
venous ret
8 Instruct p
to elevate
when sittin
R: To pro
venous
reduce ede
9 Encourage
low salt lo
diet
such
eating
vegetables
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and fruits.
R:
To
re
occurrence
fluid retent
10 Instruct clie
comply
medication
regimen.
R:
Comp
with medic
regimen
essential
clients
he
and recove
Date and
Time:
07/14/201
5
10:00am
Cues:
Need:
Nursing Diagnosis
Objective of care
Subjective: Dili ko
kalihok-lihok kay
maglisod ko og
ginhawa.
Objective:
Vital signs of :
RR:
69cpm
PR:
69cpm
BP:
140/70
mmHg
Temp:
38.5 C
A
C
T
I
V
I
T
Y
E
X
E
R
C
I
S
E
Activity intolerance
Attached to O2
via facial mask.
Dyspnic,/labore
d breathing
tachycardic
P
A
T
T
E
related to
imbalance
between oxygen
supply and
demand.
reduced
fatigue and
weakness and
by vital signs
within
acceptable
limits during
activity.
Participate in
desired
activities; meet
own self-care
needs.
Patient no
longer dyspnic
and
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Nursing In
1
Ch
be
im
ac
if
re
va
di
bl
R: O
hypoten
with acti
medi
(vasodila
(di
compro
pump
2
Do
ca
re
ac
Diaphoretic
Weakness
Fatigue
R
N
tachycardic.
ta
dy
dy
di
pa
R:
myo
inab
strok
activi
imme
heart
dem
a
w
3
As
ca
(tr
m
R: F
ef
med
tran
seda
stre
also
and p
4
De
pu
br
R: to
5
Ev
ac
ac
in
R
incr
dec
rat
80
Pr
as
se
as
In
ac
wi
R: M
perso
w
myoc
exc
7
Im
ca
re
pr
R: S
imp
functi
if car
is n
Grad
ac
exces
workl
c
8
M
sig
R: pr
in
co
Resp
meet
fx s
assis
9
M
re
ox
th
th
10 Es
81
en
envir
the e
on
11 .Eleva
R: Elev
chest e
oxy
DISCHARGE PLANNING
These are the formulated plans for the patient after discharge using the
METHOD approach.
MEDICATION
1 Instruct the patient and primary care providers, the importance of strict
and religious compliance of the prescribed medications by his physician.
2 Discuss all take home medications to the patient and significant others;
the generic name, dosage, timing, and action/ indication as well.
3 Discuss the possible side effects of taking the drugs.
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4 Instruct the patient that when adverse reactions occur and if there are
unusualities, seek and consult his physician immediately.
5 Encourage taking drug with food if not contraindicated, or take medication
one hour before or two hours after meals.
6 Remind the patient and family members to check the medicine before
taking, especially its expiration date.
7 Stress that self-medication should not be done.
EXERCISE
1 Encourage patient to exercise such as walking, and do light activities with
relatives and friends in order not to isolate himself.
2 When feeling well, continue usual activities unless the physician instructs
otherwise.
3 Instruct the patient not to stress herself while doing physical exercises and
to rest in between activities.
4 Instruct patient to always be careful and take precautions, to avoid getting
hurt; and keep away from sharp objects that may cause injury.
5 Discuss with him the importance of balancing rest and exercise and to
obtain sufficient rest and sleep.
TREATMENT
1 Instruct patient to comply with take home medications.
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2 Discuss the importance of routine submission of self for check-up with his
doctor.
3 Encourage adequate time for resting and sleeping.
4 Encourage eating appropriate and healthy foods.
HYGIENE
1 Discuss to the patient the importance of proper hygiene such as a bath
everyday, proper grooming, oral hygiene and the essence of frequent
hand washing.
2 Instruct and emphasize to the patient and to his family to wash hands
before and after eating and after using the toilet.
3 Practice a good oral hygiene because some drugs may cause sores in
the mouth.
DIET
1 Instruct patient to have and maintain well balanced diet or follow the
ordered diet.
2 Encourage eating three times a day and neither skip nor miss meals.
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3 Discourage eating too much or too less than the required intake.
4 Discourage the intake of junk foods and softdrinks.
5 Instruct to include fresh fruits and vegetables on his diet.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Critical care nursing is a complex and challenging nurse specialty to which many
registered nurses (RNs) aspire. Also known as ICU nurses, critical care nurses
use their advanced skills to care for patients who are critically ill and at high risk
for life-threatening health problems. In this case, it is important for the nurse to be
knowledgeable and to be a critical thinker, for it plays a vital role in the recovery
of the their patient. Nurses in this role will assess needs, plan, implement and
evaluate evidence-based nursing care in a fast paced and will work
collaboratively with other members of the health and social care team.
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Nursing Practice:
Nursing professionals and student nurses should collaborate in the care of their
patients. They should be able to provide the best care to their clients so that the
clients would be able to recover from their health condition and also to avoid
further complications from occurring. They should understand any patients
condition, the nature of the illness and should know the health seeking behavior
of the client. The principle of putting their clients first before anything else is
something that they must practice every time they render care.
Also, valuing the rights and confidentiality of the patient, friends, and family
should be practiced in any situations, regardless of the background, status of the
said people.
Nursing Research:
Student nurses should always be updated and involved on new trends,
management and researches about the care of patients having Rheumatic Heart
Disease. Also, The sources/references that the nursing professionals/nursing
students used should also be considered and validated. It should be evidenced
based and with scientific rationales/explanation.
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