Brief Description of Client Name: Kenneth Bronson Gender: M Age: 27…

Question Answered step-by-step Brief Description of Client Name: Kenneth Bronson Gender: M Age: 27… Brief Description of ClientName: Kenneth Bronson Gender: M Age: 27 Race: Caucasian Weight: 163 lbs (74 kg) Height: 71 in (180 cm)Religion: Not known Major support: Girlfriend Allergies: Penicillin (itching) Immunizations: Not known Primary Care Provider/Team: Dr. Chin A. ReevesPast Medical History: Healthy, was seen by PCP 6 months ago with strep throat, received penicillin in which he had an allergic reaction (itching). He has smoked 2 packs cigarettes a day for the past 10 years.History of present illness: Has had general fatigue, fever, and productive cough for about a week. Started to have chest tightness and difficulty breathing which brought him in to the Emergency Department.Social history: Construction worker, lives aloneSurgeries/Procedures & Dates: NonePneumonia (possible allergic reaction to antibiotic)1. Complete pathophysiology for pneumoniaWhat is it?Signs and symptomsCommon causes risk factors2. Complete pathophysiology for an anaphylactic reactionWhat is it?Signs and symptomsCommon causes  risk factors3. Complete the following related to medications:Medication Drug ClassHow is med given? (If given IV, over what period of time?)Mechanism of Action (How does it work in the body?)Side EffectsWhy would this med be ordered for this patient?Patient education needed (in Layman’s terms)Ceftriaxone      Acetaminophen      Diphenhydramine      DuoNeb      Methylprednisolone      Levaquin      4. What orders for lab work and/or diagnostic testing should the nurse anticipate for this patient? Why?5. What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress?6. Identify 3 potential problems that the patient is at risk for during your shift. Provide the assessment data (objective and subjective you might find). What interventions would you use to manage the problems?  Problems Supportive dataInterventions 1.   2.   3.      Health Science Science Nursing NSG 152 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)