The nurse cared for a client with ineffective airway clearance due to excessive mucus. Upon assessment, the client exhibited dyspnea, tachypnea, ineffective coughing and hypoxemia. Vital signs showed an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate. The nurse monitored the client's condition, assisted with chest tube care and positioning, and provided education to the family. The client's respiratory rate improved with treatment.
The nurse cared for a client with ineffective airway clearance due to excessive mucus. Upon assessment, the client exhibited dyspnea, tachypnea, ineffective coughing and hypoxemia. Vital signs showed an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate. The nurse monitored the client's condition, assisted with chest tube care and positioning, and provided education to the family. The client's respiratory rate improved with treatment.
The nurse cared for a client with ineffective airway clearance due to excessive mucus. Upon assessment, the client exhibited dyspnea, tachypnea, ineffective coughing and hypoxemia. Vital signs showed an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate. The nurse monitored the client's condition, assisted with chest tube care and positioning, and provided education to the family. The client's respiratory rate improved with treatment.
NCM 109 – Care of the Mother, Child at Risk or with Problems (Acute and Chronic)
(High Risk OB – LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS)
NURSES’ PROGRESS NOTES
DATE TIME FOCUS NURSES’ PROGRESS NOTES
02-23-2023 8:30 AM Ineffective airway D: Received client on stretcher in supine position, clearance r/t conscious, and calm. With chest tube attached to a CT excessive mucus bottle, maintained on clamp CT @ 300 mL PNSS. With oxygen via venturi mask @ 6 lpm. Upon chest auscultation, crackles can be heard, client exhibits dyspnea, tachypnea, ineffective cough, and hypoxemia. Vital signs as follows: Temperature – 37.8 °c; HR – 123 bpm; RR – 60; O2 – 98% A: - Monitored vital signs - Assessed the rate, rhythm, and chest movement - Assessed cough effectiveness and productivity - Auscultated breath sounds - Monitored client’s input and output and oxygen level - Assisted with changing and fixing of chest tube - Assisted in cleaning and fixing the client’s space - Encouraged s/o to assist client on a side-lying position - Educated s/o regarding condition of the client - Raised side rails of bed 11:30 AM - Administered IVF PNLRS x 42 cc/hr @ 200 cc lvl R: - No presence of cyanosis - S/o verbalizes understanding of client’s situation - RR – 44 cpm
NAME of Px:_____________________________ Birthday: _________ Age: 3 Sex: ____ Civil Status: __
Diagnosis:__________________________________Ward: _____________ Hospital No : ______________