Mr Jones is a 59-year-old man who was admitted 4 days ago following…
Question Mr Jones is a 59-year-old man who was admitted 4 days ago following… Mr Jones is a 59-year-old man who was admitted 4 days ago following a motorcycle accident. He sustained a fractured R tibia and fibula. He underwent external fixation of the fracture 3 days ago. This morning he was complaining of some shortness of breath and chest pain. A 12 lead ECG showed non-specific ST segment and T wave changes, vital signs were Pulse: 110, B/P: 100/60, resp: 24, SaO2: 92. V/Q scan indicated pulmonary embolism. Past medical history: type 2 diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and impaired renal function GFR 60ml/min. He smokes 1 pack per day, but says he is going to give it up. Normally does little exercise and weighs 89kg. He has been commenced on Dalteparin 200 U/kg/day.Discuss the reason for Jones to commence dalteparin and outline the mechanism of action and nursing care required while on this drug Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 2150 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
