NR 293 Respiratory Pleural Effusion and Restrictive Lung Disease Updated 2024 Case with complete solution

NR 293 Respiratory Pleural Effusion and Restrictive Lung Disease Updated 2024 Case with complete solution pulmonary infiltrates in the right lower lobe consistent with pneumonia. 1. Given his diagnosis, are A.B.'s admission VS expected? Explain YES, because he is in pain which can cause significant increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Respirations are labored and shallow because of the pain of inspiration. Also, his oxygen is low because shallow breathing does not necessarily provide adequate oxygenation. In addition, there can be empyema (pus in the pleural space which usually develops after pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue) with fever. How does the underlying pathophysiology relate to A.B.'s presenting signs and symptoms? 2. The underlying pathophysiology of a pleural effusion gives rise to A.B’s symptoms because fluid in the pleural cavity acts as a small-occupying mass that causes decrease in lung expansion on the affected side. The patient’s symptoms are shortness of breath (SOB) and labored and shallow respirations at 38 bpm due to fluid collection in the pleural cavity. The lungs are trying to compensate from the lack of oxygen in the alveoli from the fluid so the patient will breathe faster, possibly increase in body temperature, have weakness and be short of breath What is Thoracentesis? 3. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall. The procedure is performed to remove excess fluid from the pleural space to make breathing easier. Math Question!!! 4. The order for the cefuroxime (Ceftin) reads to infuse 1 g in 100 mL 0.9% NaCl over 30 minutes. You have IV tubing that supplies 20 gtt/mL. At how many drops per minute will you regulate the infusion? Download and get full case 100% verified