Nursing case study

Acute Respiratory Failure & Pneumonia Case Study

Part 2

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Nursing case study 1

Nurse’s Notes

09:30. The client was intubated with #6 endotracheal tube and was placed on assist control mechanical ventilation, rate 14, PEEP 5 mm Hg, FIO2 60%. VS T 99.8F37.7C), HR 110, RR 14; BP 180/90; pulse oximeter is 96%, and the client is restless.

  1. Based on this case study presentation, identify 3 concepts that would be applicable to this patient along with justifications for each of these three concepts.

  1. The client’s condition suddenly changes. The blood pressure drops to 80/50 and his heart rhythm changes to a complete heart block with a rate of 48. Include the pathophysiology for septic shock and complete heart block. Finally, complete a SBAR note regarding the patient’s condition that was reported to the primary health care provider. Cite references in using APA formatting (7th Edition).

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