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Molly is admitted to the medical surgical unit with a diagnosis of diverticulitis. The CT scan of her abdomen also showed hepatomegaly.
Her current orders include:
Admit to medical floor: diagnosis diverticulitis
NPO with sips and chips
I & Os
Daily weights
Out of bed TID with assistance
Nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction (LIS)
Lactated Ringers at 100 mL/hr
Metronidazole 500 mg IVPB Q12H
Morphine 2 mg IV Q2H prn pain
Ondansetron 4 mg IV Q6H prn nausea
Answer the following questions:
Which orders take priority and why?
What basic cares and comforts would this patient need? What can be delegated to the UAP?
What complications of immobility would the nurse need to address?
List three nursing diagnoses with three interventions each that address a safe and effective care environment.
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
CAPSTONE NU297
