CMC 113 1. George is at an increased risk for respiratory compromise due to his smoking history. Question
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CMC 113
1. George is at an increased risk for respiratory compromise due to his smoking history and recent surgery. Outline:
Two (2) assessments you could complete on George to evaluate his respiratory systems
Two (2) nursing interventions that Enrolled nurses, can implement to decrease George’s risk of respiratory complications
What other health professional (not a doctor or a nurse) could assist George. Describe how they could assist George to decrease his risk of complications.
2. Due to his medical history and post-op instructions of strict resting in bed, George is at an increased risk of Venous thromboembolism (VTEs) and pressure injuries.
Outline:
What assessment tool would you use to assess George’s risk of pressure injuries and describe how this assessment tool works.
Two (2) nursing interventions that you, as an Enrolled nurse, can implement to decrease George’s risk of pressure injuries
One (1) nursing intervention that you, as an Enrolled nurse, can implement to decrease George’s risk of VTE
3. While you are completing George’s post-operative observations, he states that he is feeling tight in the chest and a little breathless.
Explain what you think might be happening to George. Provide a rationale for your response.
When you report the situation to the RN, they request that you record a 12-lead ECG on George
Describe the steps in completing a 12-lead ECG (remember to include in your response dignity and privacy considerations
4. After completing the 12 lead ECGs and review by the doctor, it is determined that George’s chest tightness is not cardiac related. The doctor has requested that you collect a sample of blood to determine what may be the cause of George’s symptoms.
Describe the steps in completing venepuncture (remember to include in your response dignity, privacy, and safety considerations.
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CMC 113 1. George is at an increased risk for respiratory compromise due to his smoking history