What is the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis

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Assignment:

Sam is 20 years old and has been admitted to the hospital for a large bowel obstruction. Sam was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 2. His parents are very worried about him at this time. During surgery, he had 4 liters of blood loss and was admitted to the ICU where you work. He was intubated at time of admission.

Assessment:

Vital Signs: B/P 90/45, HR 116, T 98.9, RR 16

Weight: 150 pounds, Height: 6 foot

Neuro: Lethargic but opens eyes to voice

Respiratory: Lungs diminished in bases bilaterally

Vent: SIMV TV 650, FiO2 70%, RR 16, PEEP 5

ABG: pH 7.30, PaCO2 46, Bicarb 22, PaO2 70

PaO2/FiO2 ratio 100

Cardiac: Heart tones normal

GI: Bowel sounds absent

GU: Foley in place with 40ml/hr, Urine yellow and clear

Lab Values prior to surgery: NA 137 meq/L, K 3.9 meq/L, CL 100 meq/L, Mg 2 meq/L, WBC 12,000 mm3, H/H 15 g/dl and 42%, Lactic Acid 20 mg/dl,

CXR: Ground glass appearance in lower lobes

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Both Pulmonary and GI systems.
Sam is in the early stages of ARDS. What manifestations do you see that would indicate this finding (be specific to Sam)?
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What are your top 3 nursing priorities with rationale at this time? (These must be discussed in detail to get full points)
Use ADPIE to write a plan for Sam for the next 12 hours. You will only need to include a nursing diagnosis, 3 interventions with rationale, and a goal. You must NOT use a risk for diagnosis.

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