Critical Care (CriticalCare.)

Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Part III: Critical Care Unfolding Reasoning John Taylor, 68 years old Primary Concept Immunity/Gas Exchange/Perfusion Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) • Clinical judgment • Communication • Acid-base balance • Patient education NCLEX Client Need Categories Covered in Case Study NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment Step 1: Recognize Cues  • Management of Care  St...

Part III. Transfer to ICU Situation: Name/age: John Taylor is a 68-year-old African-American male. BRIEF summary of primary problem: He presented to the emergency department because he felt crummy; complaining of a headache, runny nose, feeling more weak, “achy all over” and hot to the touch and sweaty the past two days. When he woke up this morning, he no longer felt hot but began to develop a persistent “nagging cough” that continued to worsen throughout the day. He has diffi...