A patient arrives in the preoperative day surgery waiting room. the…

Question Answered step-by-step A patient arrives in the preoperative day surgery waiting room. the… A patient arrives in the preoperative day surgery waiting room. the patient has a sensitivity to peanuts. the waiting room does not have a “no food or drink policy” and several family members are observed eating. the patient’s significant other approaches the secretary in the waiting room stating that the patient has a peanut allergy and he is complaining of increasing anxiety, shortness of breath, and chest discomfort. He is flushed, anxious, tachypneic, and visibly uncomfortable. the secretary comments that it is common for preoperative surgery patients to be anxious and encourages the family member to engage in distracting behaviors with the patient. three minutes later, the patient’s significant other approaches the secretary stating that the patient is extreme distress with worsening shortness of breath and chest discomfort. the secretary calls the preoperative intake nurse to immediately assess the patient. what are the immediate nursing priorities in providing care to this patient? what assessment data are needed to determine whether this patient is experiencing shock? what type of shock do you anticipate the patient may be experiencing and why? what nursing interventions and medical treatments should be anticipated? what additional nursing interventions should be implemented to prevent future adverse medication events for this patient? what follow up might the nurse provide to the secretary and or the leadership team related to food and drink in the preoperative waiting areas? are there quality and safety interventions the nurse can lead to prevent future adverse events associated with food and drink in the preoperative day surgery waiting room? Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)