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Assignment: You have completed your assessment of the male client aged 54, who presented to hospital experiencing shortness of breath. The results of further tests are being waited on in order to diagnose the client.

You have completed your assessment of the male client aged 54, who presented to hospital experiencing shortness of breath. The results of further tests are being waited on in order to diagnose the client. What potential respiratory disorders the client might be experiencing? For each of the following groups, identify and briefly describe few an acute respiratory disorder. - Infectious disorders - Neoplastic disorders - Traumatic disorders
Test results have been received for the male client aged 54, who presented to hospital experiencing shortness of breath. The results reveal the client has a highly contagious acute respiratory infection. The client is moved into an isolation room. What are 3 Universal precautions you will put in place each time you interact with the client during his isolation? In your response, identify 3 types of PPE that should be used when caring for the client.
The male client has now been diagnosed with an acute respiratory infection. He is placed on a CPAP machine to assist his breathing. What are the nursing responsibilities, you would perform, to check the CPAP equipment is functioning correctly? Please provide at least three responsibilities relating to the equipment checks.
A female client aged 78 is attending hospital today to undergo a total hip replacement. What 2 conditions could lead to a hip replacement and why?"
The client's surgery is scheduled for 2pm. She arrives at 11am and is visibly anxious. What are 3 pieces of information you will provide to the client during the pre-operative stage? And why would providing information help address the client's anxiety?
The client has been brought into the operating theatre. The surgeon says to the client, 'before we get started, I just need you to sign this informed consent form. I know you've already been told all about what's going to happen this afternoon, so this paperwork is just a formality.' Is this an acceptable approach to informed consent? Write 5 sentences.
The client has been placed under general anaesthesia and a urinary catheter has been inserted. Compression stockings and pneumatic sleeves have been put on both legs. In simple terms, describe the main steps you will expect to see during this surgery.
As the client recovers from the effects of general anaesthetic, she complains of feeling acute pain at the site of the surgery. You ask the client to describe her pain on a 10 point scale and she says 'at least a 7, maybe 8'. What level of pain does this indicate, and what are 2 methods to help manage the client's pain?
During the surgery, drainage tubes were inserted at the client's hip to drain fluids at the surgical site. What are 3 nursing responsibilities when caring for drainage tubes while the client is on your ward?
The surgery was a success and the client has been recovering on your ward for the past 2 days. The client has shown good progress and is looking forward to going home. You conduct an assessment using the Falls Risk Assessment Tool FRAT Download FRAT and note the following:
The client has had 1 fall in the past 3 months, and no falls before or since then
The client is taking two medications (a sedative and a diuretic)
The client demonstrates mild anxiety about her ongoing recovery and mobility
The client's cognitive status is intact with no impairment.
What fall risk would this data usually indicate? And does the client's recent surgery have any impact on the overall level of risk?

Scenario: A male client aged 64 is attending hospital today to undergo a total prostatectomy. When you meet the client he says, 'I guess this is the beginning of the end'. The client is accompanied by his daughter, who privately mentions to you that her father has become increasingly depressed as the day of surgery has approached.

What are 5 ways you will use a holistic approach when providing care to this client?
You have provided preoperative care and the client has been taken to surgery. In simple terms, describe the main steps (maximum of 5) that will occur during the surgery, after the client has gone under anaesthesia.
The surgery was a success and the client is now recovering on your ward. A suprapubic catheter was inserted during the surgery. What are your 3 objectives when providing care for the suprapubic catheter?
The client with the SPC, says he feels like he needs to urinate. What is the likely cause of this?
Where should the client's urinary drainage bag be located? Also, outline the main steps you would follow when emptying the client's drainage bag.
Continuous bladder irrigation has been indicated for this client. What is the objective of this intervention? And what are the main steps you would perform when conducting this intervention?
The client is recovering well physically and he is preparing to go home. However, the client has demonstrated symptoms of depression while in your care. What are 2 organisations you could recommend to the client in relation to his mental health? Provide the website address for the organisations you identify.