Question Answered step-by-step 1) A 65-year-old, 2PPD smoker admitted with pneumonia 2 days ago has now developed ARDS.a. Describe some of the factors you might see clinically with this disorder.b. When assessing this client, what would you expect to see?c. What treatment would you suggest for this client? 2) A 32-year-old male comes into the ED with chest trauma. He is cyanotic, dyspneic, with a thread rapid pulse, and very hypotensive.a. What medical management would you consider for this client?b. If this client shows flail chest, what else would you want to watch for? 3) There are various types of thoracic surgeries done for different reasons. A client may have a thoracentesis to drain blood, air, or other fluid from the chest. They may have a tumor removed, a lung resected, or foreign objects removed. Sometimes, a chest tube will be placed in the thoracic cavity to drain secretions.a. What should the nurse be aware of in caring for chest tubes on a client who underwent thoracic surgery?b. What are the steps to follow when there is a leak in the system? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING VN114 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
Question Answered step-by-step 1) A 65-year-old, 2PPD smoker admitted with pneumonia 2 days ago has now developed ARDS.a. Describe some of the factors you might see clinically with this disorder.b. When assessing this client, what would you expect to see?c. What treatment would you suggest for this client? 2) A 32-year-old male comes into the ED with chest trauma. He is cyanotic, dyspneic, with a thread rapid pulse, and very hypotensive.a. What medical management would you consider for this client?b. If this client shows flail chest, what else would you want to watch for? 3) There are various types of thoracic surgeries done for different reasons. A client may have a thoracentesis to drain blood, air, or other fluid from the chest. They may have a tumor removed, a lung resected, or foreign objects removed. Sometimes, a chest tube will be placed in the thoracic cavity to drain secretions.a. What should the nurse be aware of in caring for chest tubes on a client who underwent thoracic surgery?b. What are the steps to follow when there is a leak in the system? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING VN114 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


