Swift River Med Surg Exam with Questions and Answers

Swift River Med Surg Exam with Questions and Answers Ramona Stukes, 69 yr-old, third day post-op cholecystectomy. Non-significant past medical history. No known allergies (NKA). Vital signs -Temp 98.6, BP 114/62, P 100, RR 20, SaO2 94%. Neuro WNL, alert, and cooperative. Skin warm and dry, daily dressing changes, T-tube without drainage. NG tube to low suction possibly D/C'd today after Dr. Levine rounds. Today's incentive spirometry Tidal Volume is 1250ml, improvement over yesterday's 900ml. NPO with small amount of ice chips only. Today's weight 226. IV D5 1/2 NS with 20 KCL @ 125 ml/hr in left forearm. Last pain medicine 2hrs ago at 1300(Demerol 50mg/ Zofran 4mg IV). Ambulates with assistance. Dr. Levine ANSWER Educational Needs Increased acuity Fall Risk Increased acuity Health Change Increased acuity Pain Level Increased acuity Psychological Needs Normal acuity Sensorium Normal acuity