ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA / CARE PLANNING / QUIZ 3+
Updated 8/26
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Sessions 70- Quiz 3
Dear nurses,
Hope your day is going well.
Why is tube feeding ordered by the doctor?
Some patients are unable to take fluids by mouth.
For this reason, an alternative method of feeding is
done.
There is the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
This should be included in the plan of care.
Sessions 64- How much do you remember
Scenario: In the above scenario, Mr. R is anxious
and feeling short of breath.
and feeling short of breath.
The patient in Congestive heart failure, will display
signs of anxiety, due to lack of oxygen.The damaged
heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as a healthy
signs of anxiety, due to lack of oxygen.The damaged
heart cannot pump blood as efficiently as a healthy
heart.
Chest pain and shortness of breath will likely be present.
As a result of heart damage, fluid backs up into the lungs.
The patient who has an anterior wall myocardial infarction
may develop CHF. A higher level of care is usually needed.
may develop CHF. A higher level of care is usually needed.
Watch the videos: Hemoynamic monitoring
MD orders will include : Assessment, continuous monitoring
of the cardiac and respiratory status, diuretics, drugs such as
Digoxin, lab values and more.
of the cardiac and respiratory status, diuretics, drugs such as
Digoxin, lab values and more.
Learn about : the ABG and Code Blue
Watch the videos: Hemoynamic monitoring
The image above, gives an indication of what
happens to the patient in Congestive heart failure.
happens to the patient in Congestive heart failure.
Causes include : Hypertension, myocardial infarction,
cardiomyopathy are some examples. See above image.
cardiomyopathy are some examples. See above image.
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