New students get 15% off a first order with code WELCOME15 Claim offer

admin 2 min read Nursing

[Answered]: Client is a 72-year-old female experiencing…

Need help with your Respiratory & Gas Exchange case study or NCLEX preparation? Connect with a verified Nursing expert now.

Client is a 72-year-old female experiencing morning headaches and nose bleeds for several days at home. Client experiences occasional insomnia and reports the nose bleeds occurring early in the day. Client was seen by the primary health care provider who admitted the client for evaluation and medication treatment. Admission Assessment(1)/(24) 1500 Neurologic: awake, alert, oriented; pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation; hand grasps equal Cardiovascular: apical 88 beat(s)/(m)in and regular; peripheral pulses bilaterally equal and present; no neck vein distention; capillary refill 3 seconds; no peripheral edema Respiratory: breath sounds clear and present bilateral lung fields; distant at the lung bases bilaterally; no cough Musculoskeletal: ambulates with a walker; moves all extremities independently Gastrointestinal: bowel sounds present but distant x 4 quadrants; abdomen soft, slightly distended; denies discomfort upon palpation Vital Signs(1)/(24) 1500 Temperature: 98.8oF (37.1oC) Pulse: 92 beat(s)/(m)in Respirations: 18 breath(s)/(m)in Blood Pressure:( 196)/(118) mm Hg Pulse Oximeter: 97% on room air Height: 5 ft 4 in. (64 inches) (162.56 cm) Weight: 155 lb (70.5 kg) Body mass index (BMI): 26.6 History and PhysicalOsteoarthritis x 10 years Chronic bronchitis x 5 years Occasional insomnia x 2 years

Share:
Was this helpful?

Take the next step with this assignment

Every order includes a free originality report, unlimited revisions and 24/7 human support.

  • Subject expert matched to your exact course
  • Original work, written from scratch for you
  • On-time delivery, with free revisions
Purchase This Solution Order a Custom Written Paper

Secure checkout · Confidential service · No reselling

Join the discussion