Diagnosed with left deep vein thrombosis

Reference no: EM133698981

Question

The client is diagnosed with a left deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and primary health care provider orders are implemented. Later in the day the licensed practical nurse (LPN) finds the client ambulating in the hallway with his wife. The client stops suddenly, grabs his chest, and states, "I can't breathe." The nurse helps the client to bed and completes an assessment. Client findings include: Sinus tachycardia at 102 beats/min Reports chest pain 9/10 Respirations labored, using accessory muscles Chest rise symmetrical Respiratory rate = 28 breaths/min Oxygen saturation = 86% on room air Crackles ausculated bilaterlly.

Reference no: EM133698981

Questions Cloud

Write introduction about your in-service presentation topic : Write an introduction about your in-service presentation topic. Create outline that describes important content areas for your in-service presentation topic.

Explain how culture religion and socioeconomics influence : Explain how culture, religion, and socioeconomics might influence one's perspective on the value of psychotherapy treatments.

Critically evaluate the application of project management : Evaluate project requirements, phases, techniques, and processes in the project development life cycle and Analyze and critically evaluate the application

What issues-challenges keep you awake at night in your role : What should nurses do to mentor younger nurses into leadership positions? What issues/challenges keep you awake at night in your role?

Diagnosed with left deep vein thrombosis : The client is diagnosed with a left deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and primary health care provider orders are implemented.

Policymakers can offer incentives : Policymakers can offer incentives, such as loan forgiveness programs, to encourage nursing professionals to work in areas that need the most support.

Describe the legislation and what was accomplished : Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?

Discuss the major concepts of the theory : Discuss the major concepts of the theory? Discuss the framework of the theory. Describe the area of interest in relationship to the theory/theoretical model.

Why long-term physical exhaustion causes spasm : HSM 242-Explain the effects of physical labor in a long run on the health, especially why long-term physical exhaustion causes spasm even in healthy people.

User Account

All Pages