ScenarioHer vital signs are recorded as: B/P 165/90 P-112 R-28 02 sat 92% Question

Question Answered step-by-step ScenarioHer vital signs are recorded as: B/P 165/90 P-112 R-28 02 sat 92% QuestionMrs. Smith is a 60-year old Latino female patient admitted to the ICU with dull chest pain and generalized weakness. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and emphysema. She appears drowsy and has difficulty speaking in full sentences without dozing off. She has an IV of D51/2NS infusing into her right arm. Mrs. Smith was placed on the cardiac monitor, which shows a rhythm of sinus tachycardia. She has 02 @3L/nasal canula. Your assessment reveals dull aching chest pain, JVD distention, and sacral edema.  1. Mrs. Smith is placed on hemodynamic monitoring. Review the assessment data and describe how the preload and cardiac output will be affected. 2. In your own words, what nutritional recommendations should be made to Mrs. Smith and her family before she leaves the hospital? Consider cultural preferences in your teaching  Health Science Science Nursing NURS 480 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)