Identify the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress

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Scenario - PATIENT 1

You have received handover for your patient, they are a 76 year old male who is day three post repair of # L) NOF. He is currently on QID observations and BGLs. You review the care plan and note that he has a wound on his R) foot is due to be changed tomorrow. He is on O2 2l via NP.

Medical History:

• CVA

• Type II Diabetes

• COPD

• Epilepsy

• Smoker

1. It is now 0730 - Identify and perform relevant observations for your Pt.

2. Identify the signs and symptoms of Respiratory Distress

3. What should your immediate nursing actions be?

4. Are there any medications that you could give this patient to help with his respiratory distress?

5. Please demonstrate administering this medication. See Med Chart next page. How would you administer this medication considering the patient has COPD?

6. You are unable to locate a dorsalis pedis pulse - what are your actions.

7. Now that you patient is stable, he tells you he has been trying to quit smoking for several years. Please provide health education.

8. Verbal Handover to the oncoming shift

9. progress notes for the cares you have provided

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