NRSG258 202230 Case Study continue. it is now the following day. Kristy has been transferred from theatre recovery to th
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Question 4: identify three (3) abnormal cues in Kristy's post-operative nursing assessment. For each of these cues, discuss the pathophysiological or pharmacological factors that has resulted in these abnormal findings. (800 words)
NRSG258 202230 Case Study continue. it is now the following day. Kristy has been transferred from theatre recovery to the ward post operatively following a 3-hour surgery to repair her fractured pelvis. The recovery nurse hands over to you that Kristy's surgery went well. There was a small amount of blood loss of approximately 400mls intraoperatively. She received 500mls of fluids intraoperatively and has been commenced on IV normal saline (NOCI 0.9%) fluids in recovery, of which the first bag is currently running. She had fentanyl propofol and midazolam during the procedure and o dose of IV fentanyl was also administered in recovery for her pain. Upon arrival to the word, you conduct on ossessment of Kristy and find the following: • Kristy is a little drowsy but easy to rouse, she is orientated to person, however confused to time and place. • Kristy is moaning that she "feels sick". • Her vital signs are as follows: poin score is 7/10; BP 105/74mmHg: PR 9Sbpm, regular, RR 15bpm; SpO2 97% on 4L O2 via nasal prongs (NP); T35.8°C • BGL is 6.5mmol/L. Her lower limb assessment reveals the following: bilaterally cool feet, slightly pale skin colour, and cap refill to both feet are 3 seconds. She is able to move both feet and can slightly bend her knees on the bed. She denies any numbness or pins and needles to both lower limbs/feet. Kristy has a honeycomb long Opsite dressing to her right hip. The dressing is clean, dry and intact. Kristy is to remain on strict bed rest until the physiotherapist reviews her tomorrow.