Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Pleuritic chest pain (pleural friction rub) Nursing Assessment for Pneumonia When assessing a client for pneumonia, you need to look for signs of respiratory distress. This includes listening closely to their clients’ lungs using a stethoscope. You’ll be able to h...
Nursing Care Plans and Management Nursing care plansand management for metabolic alkalosis are integral aspects ofpatient care, especially in cases where individuals experience an imbalance in their body’s acid-baseequilibrium. Nursing Problem Priorities Electrolyte Imbalanceand Monitoring:Metabolic alkalosis ...
removing a portion of the vertebral lamina. This procedure is commonly performed on patients who suffer from spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or spinal tumors. As anurse, it’s essential to understand laminectomynursing care plansandnursing diagnosesto provide the best possible care for your ...
Shortness of breath that occurs when taking B-adrenergic blockers for angina may be due to bronchospasm and should be reported to the health care provider. Carvedilol works by decreasing myocardial O2 demand, not by increasing blood flow to the coronary arteries. A patient who...
By coming to a patient’s home to treat symptoms such as pain and shortness of breath, continuous care nurses help patients avoid being transferred to a hospital or other inpatient setting. Inpatient Nurse Inpatient nurses care for patients receiving treatment at aVITAS inpatient unit (IPU). They...
Shortness of breath on exertion 34. Nutritional planning for a newly pregnant woman of average height and weighing 145 pounds should include: A decrease of 200 calories a day An increase of 300 calories a day An increase of 500 calories a day ...
recurrent episodes of wheezing‚ shortness of breath‚ feeling of fullness in the chest and cough‚ especially at night or early in the morning. These episodes are usually associated with widespread but variable in their severity of airway obstruction in the lungs‚ which is often reversible...
activity recommendations, symptom monitoring, and other essential aspects of caring for clients with cardiovascular conditions. The comprehensive nature of the content makes it a valuable resource for nursing students, practicing nurses, and healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with...
The expression of these feeling may indicate that this client is unable to continue the struggle of life. Rate this question: 1 0 38. A nursing care plan for a male client with bipolar I disorder should include: A. Providing a structured environment B. Designing activities that will ...
Nursing Care Plans and Management Nursingcare planningmanagement for patients with hemothorax and pneumothorax may include: 1.Hemothorax:Nursing interventionsmay focus on promoting respiratory function and preventing complications. This may involve monitoring vital signs,oxygensaturation, and breath sounds, pr...