Phlebotomy Essentials
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781451194524
Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Mrs. Blaze, a 68-year-old female, visits her primary care provider’s office because she has not been feeling well. Mrs. Blaze tells the nurse that she has been experiencing regular episodes of shortness of breath and fatigue for the last 2 weeks. She does not have a fever or productive cough. Upon assessment, the client states that she has been smoking one pack of cigarettes per day for the past 40 years.
- Describe the physiologic process that is occurring when Mrs. Blaze becomes short of breath.
Expert Solution
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Step by stepSolved in 2 steps
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- A client admitted for COPD exacerbation is prescribed dexamethasone PO daily for 5 days. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before giving the first dose? Select one: Oa. "Have you had a fever in the past 72 hours?" Ob. "How would you rate your pain?" c. "Are you having trouble breathing?" d. "When was your last bowel movement?"arrow_forwardMrs Alensi returned to the ward 1 hour ago following a Left sided total knee replacement. She has a morphine infusion running at 1mg/hour for pain relief. 30 minutes ago, her BP was 115/75 and her respirations were 16. You have just checked again and now her BP is 85/55 and her respirations are 10. Describe what actions you would take and medications you anticipate administering and provide rationale.arrow_forwardA 6 month-old male infant is admitted to the hospital with diagnosis of recurrent pneumonia. His vital signs on admission: respiratory rate = 50 /min; heart rate = 170 beats/min; temperature – 102˚ F. Substernal retractions are prominent. Lung auscultation: bilateral wheezes and rhonchi. Medical history: this is a third admission since birth for pneumonia. His mother also states that he hasn’t gain body weight like her older child had at 6 months of age. How is this case consistent with cystic fibrosis diagnosis? What tests could be ordered to confirm the diagnosis? What interventions could help to alleviate respiratory distress?arrow_forward
- make a pathophysiology flow chart (in drawing if possible) of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection with a data of: 3 months old baby, has sunken eyeballs, admitted due to having a fever for 3 days, A chief complaint of 4 Days PTA, onset of fever on and off, cbc shows high wbc has high infection, is warm to touch and crackles sound can be heard with no sneezing, system chart states only oral mucos, infant is not breast fed and is drinking a formulated milk, vital signs shows normal. with details explainedarrow_forwardmake a pathophysiology flow chart (in drawing if possible) of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection with a data of: 3 months old baby, has sunken eyeballs, admitted due to having a fever for 3 days, A chief complaint of 4 Days PTA, onset of fever on and off, cbc shows high wbc has high infection, is warm to touch and crackles sound can be heard with no sneezing, system chart states only oral mucos, infant is not breast fed and is drinking a formulated milk, vital signs shows normal. with details explainedarrow_forwardHello, Can you please help me with this question? Any stage 3, stage 4, or unstageable pressure ulcers acquired after admission/presentation to a health care setting" (National Quality Forum, 2016) is considered a 'Never Event'. What is a 'Never Event'? What does that mean to your facility? (https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/never-events#:~:text=The%20term%20%22Never%20Event%22%20was,surgery%E2%80%94that%20should%20never%20occurLinks to an external site..) Thank you in advance!!arrow_forward
- A 6 month-old male infant is admitted to the hospital with diagnosis of recurrent pneumonia. His vital signs on admission: respiratory rate = 50 /min; heart rate = 170 beats/min; temperature – 102˚ F. Substernal retractions are prominent. Lung auscultation: bilateral wheezes and rhonchi. Medical history: this is a third admission since birth for pneumonia. His mother also states that he hasn’t gain body weight like her older child had at 6 months of age. 4) What is the rationale behind the poor weight gain? 5)What counseling or family education should be provided to the Family about cystic fibrosis before the child goes home? 6) What genetic counseling should be provided?arrow_forwardWhat is the pathophysiology of Asthma. (It is alkalosis or acidosis? and why)arrow_forwardWhat condition does this patient likely have?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Phlebotomy EssentialsNursingISBN:9781451194524Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)Publisher:JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Profession...NursingISBN:9780323414425Author:Robert J Hubert BSPublisher:SaundersFundamentals Of NursingNursingISBN:9781496362179Author:Taylor, Carol (carol R.), LYNN, Pamela (pamela Barbara), Bartlett, Jennifer L.Publisher:Wolters Kluwer,
- Fundamentals of Nursing, 9eNursingISBN:9780323327404Author:Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN, Anne Griffin Perry RN EdD FAAN, Patricia Stockert RN BSN MS PhD, Amy Hall RN BSN MS PhD CNEPublisher:Elsevier ScienceStudy Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the H...NursingISBN:9780323414142Author:Hubert BS, Robert J; VanMeter PhD, Karin C.Publisher:SaundersIssues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (Min...NursingISBN:9781337406291Author:Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, Cindy CoreyPublisher:Cengage Learning
Phlebotomy Essentials
Nursing
ISBN:9781451194524
Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Profession...
Nursing
ISBN:9780323414425
Author:Robert J Hubert BS
Publisher:Saunders
Fundamentals Of Nursing
Nursing
ISBN:9781496362179
Author:Taylor, Carol (carol R.), LYNN, Pamela (pamela Barbara), Bartlett, Jennifer L.
Publisher:Wolters Kluwer,
Fundamentals of Nursing, 9e
Nursing
ISBN:9780323327404
Author:Patricia A. Potter RN MSN PhD FAAN, Anne Griffin Perry RN EdD FAAN, Patricia Stockert RN BSN MS PhD, Amy Hall RN BSN MS PhD CNE
Publisher:Elsevier Science
Study Guide for Gould's Pathophysiology for the H...
Nursing
ISBN:9780323414142
Author:Hubert BS, Robert J; VanMeter PhD, Karin C.
Publisher:Saunders
Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (Min...
Nursing
ISBN:9781337406291
Author:Gerald Corey, Marianne Schneider Corey, Cindy Corey
Publisher:Cengage Learning