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ahriuashd

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The physician orders that the patient be transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) and
  undergo blood coagulation studies, arterial blood gases (ABGs) on room air, continuous
  pulse oximetry, STAT chest x-ray (CXR), and STAT 12-lead
 
  electrocardiogram (ECG). What
  information will the physician gain from each of these?
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What other key points of the assessment will you document in the patient's record?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


srodz

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Blood coagulation studies: Provide baseline for anticoagulation therapy.
ABGs: Determine oxygenation status.
Pulse oximetry: Monitors oxygenation trends. The physician will determine whether to increase or
decrease the O

Answer to Question 2

 The traction device: leg alignment, weights, and position of weights
 The condition of the skin around the pins, especially if any redness is noted
 Any significant findings in other body systems, such as cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal (GI),
genitourinary (GU)
 Assessment of the skin over pressure areas and on the affected limb
 Patient's level of consciousness (LOC) and emotional status


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ahriuashd

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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