What are priorities for managing your patient care today

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Question - You just received report on your new patient, a 9 year old female with cellulitis to her left lower leg post cut after hiking. Her history includes a kidney transplant 6 months ago and she takes azathioprine and prednisone and famotidine. She currently has a 20g PIV in her L hand. Her weight is 33kg. Her latest vitals are: Temp 37.90C, HR 80, BP 118/78; RR 22; sp02 99% on room air. She currently rates her pain at a 3 out of 10 on the numeric pain scale.

The physician has ordered 300mg of ibuprofen Q6hrs for pain/fever. Is this a safe medication for your patient? Why or why not?

What comorbidities do you need to be aware of while taking care of your patient?

What are your nursing goals for your patient and family for this shift?

What needs to be done for your patient today?

What are you on Alert for (signs and symptoms) with your patient?

What assessments will you focus on with your patient? (How will you identify the above signs and symptoms?)

List complications that may occur related to your patient's diagnosis and their comorbidity.

What orders do you anticipate for this patient?

What are your priorities for managing your patient's care today?

What are five nursing implications for administering prednisone to your patient?

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