The nurse makes a home visit. The family meets the nurse at the door reporting their father is "really anxious and is having problems breathing." The immediate intervention is to: Elevate the head of the bed to semi Fowler's position and provide supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula to improve gas exchange. Since the problem may be related to persuasion, take VS and administer anti-anxiety medications. Auscultate the lungs, since the patient may have pneumonia which is prohibiting adequate gas exchange. O This may be an indication that this is the last stage of life and confusion may be causing the symptoms.

The nurse makes a home visit. The family meets the nurse at the door reporting their father is "really anxious and is having problems breathing." The immediate intervention is to: Elevate the head of the bed to semi Fowler's position and provide supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula to improve gas exchange. Since the problem may be related to persuasion, take VS and administer anti-anxiety medications. Auscultate the lungs, since the patient may have pneumonia which is prohibiting adequate gas exchange. O This may be an indication that this is the last stage of life and confusion may be causing the symptoms.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter23: Vital Signs And Measurements

Section: Chapter Questions

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