NRS-410V Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients' Health-Case Study-Carl Shapiro

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Health-Case Study-Carl ShapiroYou identified the patient. To maintain patient safety, it is important that you quickly identify the patient. 1:27 You asked if the patient was allergic to anything. He ... replied: 'No, I am not allergic to anything.' 1:48 You asked if the patient was allergic to anything. He replied: 'No, I am not allergic to anything.' 1:53 You looked for normal breathing. He is breathing at 12 breaths per minute. The chest is moving normally on both sides. 2:10 Patient status - ECG: Sinus rhythm with an anterior myocardial infarction. Heart rate: 81. Pulse: Present. Blood pressure: 124/74 mm Hg. Respiration: 12. Conscious state: Appropriate. SpO2: 98%. Temp: 99 F (37 C) 2:22 You attached the pulse oximeter. It is a good idea to monitor the saturation and pulse here. This will allow you to reassess the patient continuously. 2:36 You checked the radial pulse. The pulse is strong, 80 per minute and regular. It is correct to assess the patient's vital signs. 3:04 You measured the blood pressure at 124/74 mm Hg. It is appropriate to monitor the patient by measuring the blood pressure. 3:10 Patient status - ECG: Sinus rhythm with an anterior myocardial infarction. Heart rate: 81. Pulse: Present. Blood pressure: 122/73 mm Hg. Respiration: 12. Conscious state: [Show More]

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