S.R. is a 65- year-old woman who presents to the emergency department complaining of shortness of
Question S.R. is a 65- year-old woman who presents to the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath, productive cough, and swelling in both legs. The patient has a past medical history of congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, and diabetes. Vital signs are T 97.5, P 85, R 16, and BP 160/90. Physical exam reveals +2 edema bilateral lower extremities, heart rate and rhythm regular, and lungs withrhonchi in the bases. The patient is started on a nebulizer treatment, and an electrocardiogram has been ordered. 1.What subjective information should the nurse obtain?shortness of breath, productive cough, and swelling of the legs 2.The nurse is assessing the patient’s pulses. Which locations should the nurse check Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
