{"id":141043,"date":"2024-09-20T09:16:39","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T09:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141043"},"modified":"2024-09-20T09:19:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T09:19:00","slug":"a-patients-data-shows-the-following-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/20\/a-patients-data-shows-the-following-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A patient’s data shows the following"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A patient’s data shows the following: Oxygen saturation is 94% on room air, pain is 4 on a scale of 0 to 10, temperature is 99.6\u00b0F (37.6\u00b0C) orally, and heart rate is 95 beats\/minute.
Which physician orders would the nurse anticipate being prescribed after reporting these findings? Select all that apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Place client on oxygen 2 to 4 liters and maintain oxygen saturation at or above 95%.
B Stat ventilation\/perfusion (V\/Q) of chest.
C Stat 2 views chest x-ray.
D Stat Complete blood count (CBC), basic metabolic panel (BMP), and blood cultures.
E Send sputum for culture & sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the provided patient data\u2014oxygen saturation of 94%, pain level of 4, oral temperature of 99.6\u00b0F, and heart rate of 95 beats\/minute\u2014certain physician orders may be anticipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Correct Answers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A<\/strong>: Place client on oxygen 2 to 4 liters and maintain oxygen saturation at or above 95%.
D<\/strong>: Stat Complete blood count (CBC), basic metabolic panel (BMP), and blood cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Oxygen Administration (A)<\/strong>: The patient’s oxygen saturation of 94% indicates that they are slightly below the normal threshold (95% or above) for adequate oxygenation, particularly if they are symptomatic or have underlying respiratory conditions. Administering supplemental oxygen at 2 to 4 liters can help maintain oxygen saturation at or above 95%, improving the patient\u2019s respiratory status and potentially alleviating any associated symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Laboratory Tests (D)<\/strong>: Ordering a CBC, BMP, and blood cultures is a comprehensive approach to assess the patient\u2019s overall health, detect any underlying infections, and evaluate metabolic status. The elevated temperature of 99.6\u00b0F may suggest a mild fever, and these tests can help rule out infections, anemia, or electrolyte imbalances that could contribute to the patient’s condition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Considerations for Other Options:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • B (Stat V\/Q scan)<\/strong> and C (Stat chest x-ray)<\/strong> are not immediately warranted based on the information provided. A V\/Q scan is generally reserved for suspected pulmonary embolism, which is not indicated here. A chest x-ray could be useful if there were signs of significant respiratory distress or other abnormalities, but it is not the first-line action based on the current data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • E (Sputum for culture & sensitivity)<\/strong> might be considered if there are specific respiratory symptoms such as productive cough or suspected pneumonia, but with no explicit symptoms reported, it may not be the immediate priority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      In conclusion, the anticipated physician orders focus on correcting the slight hypoxemia and performing necessary laboratory tests to ensure comprehensive patient care and evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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