Mrs. Smith, a 51-year-old female, has been admitted to an acute care facility with a medical diagnosis of pneumonia. Whe
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 1:02 pm
Mrs. Smith, a 51-year-old female, has been admitted to an acute care facility with a medical diagnosis of pneumonia. When assessing Mrs. Smith you note her vital signs are as follows:
Temperature 101.6°F
Pulse 92
Respirations 18
B/P 124/82
O2 Saturation 96%
You also note Mrs. Smith is flushed but is complaining of being cold.
(Learning Objectives 2, 3, 5, 6)
1. In planning nursing care for Mrs. Smith, the nurse would realize that administering an antipyretic for the elevated body temperature is what type of nursing action?
2.By communicating with Mrs. Smith about comfort measures to be implemented and the medication being administered, the nurse is establishing a trusting nurse--client relationship. What type of skills is the nurse using to promote this relationship?
3. When the nurse returns in approximately 1 hour to recheck Mrs. Smith’s temperature, she is participating in which phase of the nursing process? Explain your rationale.
Temperature 101.6°F
Pulse 92
Respirations 18
B/P 124/82
O2 Saturation 96%
You also note Mrs. Smith is flushed but is complaining of being cold.
(Learning Objectives 2, 3, 5, 6)
1. In planning nursing care for Mrs. Smith, the nurse would realize that administering an antipyretic for the elevated body temperature is what type of nursing action?
2.By communicating with Mrs. Smith about comfort measures to be implemented and the medication being administered, the nurse is establishing a trusting nurse--client relationship. What type of skills is the nurse using to promote this relationship?
3. When the nurse returns in approximately 1 hour to recheck Mrs. Smith’s temperature, she is participating in which phase of the nursing process? Explain your rationale.