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M.J. is a 75-year-old postop patient who had a total knee replacement 1 day ago. She is on acetaminophen-hydrocodone for
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 5:15 am
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- M J Is A 75 Year Old Postop Patient Who Had A Total Knee Replacement 1 Day Ago She Is On Acetaminophen Hydrocodone For 1 (77.76 KiB) Viewed 50 times
M.J. is a 75-year-old postop patient who had a total knee replacement 1 day ago. She is on acetaminophen-hydrocodone for pain. IV is saline locked. A regular diet is ordered; patient is eating about 25% of each meal and drinking 400 ml/day. Discharge is scheduled for tomorrow. 0300 0700 1100 BP 120/80 BP 140/85 BP 101/55 HR 75 HR 86 HR 99 RR 20 RR 18 RR 16 Temp 97.8 Temp 98.0 Temp 98.9 SPO2 95% SPO2 97% SPO2 98% Analyze the recent vitals for M.J. Are there any trends? Do any of the sets of vitals concern you? Provide a rationale. For any abnormal vitals, explain why they may be out of normal range. Indicate any anticipated interventions - include rationale.