Mr. Alcot, a 68-year-old male, was admitted to the hospital on July 16, 2021 with a cough and fever for four days and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Over three nursing assessments, he complained of difficulty breathing due to cough and phlegm, fever and general weakness, and chest pain when breathing. Examinations found sputum, fever, and pain and decreased breathing sounds in his right lung. His conditions were treated with oxygen, suctioning, cooling measures, positioning, breathing exercises, medications, and pain relief techniques. His symptoms improved, including decreased fever, ability to cough up phlegm, and relief from chest pain.
Mr. Alcot, a 68-year-old male, was admitted to the hospital on July 16, 2021 with a cough and fever for four days and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Over three nursing assessments, he complained of difficulty breathing due to cough and phlegm, fever and general weakness, and chest pain when breathing. Examinations found sputum, fever, and pain and decreased breathing sounds in his right lung. His conditions were treated with oxygen, suctioning, cooling measures, positioning, breathing exercises, medications, and pain relief techniques. His symptoms improved, including decreased fever, ability to cough up phlegm, and relief from chest pain.
Mr. Alcot, a 68-year-old male, was admitted to the hospital on July 16, 2021 with a cough and fever for four days and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Over three nursing assessments, he complained of difficulty breathing due to cough and phlegm, fever and general weakness, and chest pain when breathing. Examinations found sputum, fever, and pain and decreased breathing sounds in his right lung. His conditions were treated with oxygen, suctioning, cooling measures, positioning, breathing exercises, medications, and pain relief techniques. His symptoms improved, including decreased fever, ability to cough up phlegm, and relief from chest pain.
Age: 68-years-old Gender: Male Date Admitted: July 16, 2021 (8:00 am) CC: Cough and fever for four days Diagnosis: Pneumonia
S: “Nahihirapan akong huminga dahil sa ubo at plema” as verbalized
O: Presence of sputum noted (thick and yellow with streaks of blood) Pain in right chest that intensifies with inspiration Productive cough Difficulty of breathing Auscultation reveals bilateral diminished vesicular breath sounds Bronchial breath sounds, rhonchi and late inspiratory crackles (are heard) in the area of the right mid-anterior and right mid-lateral lung fields Respiratory rate taken: RR: 24 cpm A – Ineffective airway clearance related to increased sputum production as evidenced by productive cough with presence of thick and yellow sputum streaks of blood P- Within 6 to 8 hours of rendering appropriate intervention, will be able to expectorate phlegm I- • 8:00 am- Elevated the head of the bed • Assisted change position every 2 hours • Encouraged liberal fluid intake • Instructed to take warm liquids instead of cold ones • Encouraged and demonstrated deep breathing and huff coughing technique • Encouraged patient to increase intake of nutritious food like fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C • Facilitated quiet environment and adequate rest • 8:00am -Performed suctioning as ordered • Administered oxygen therapy as ordered E- • RR: 19 cpm • Able to expectorate phlegm within a shift • Able to take rest and nap at times • Endorsed SOAPIE CHARTING #2
Name: Mr. Alcot
Age: 68-years-old Gender: Male Date Admitted: July 16, 2021 (8:00 am) CC: Cough and fever for four days Diagnosis: Pneumonia
S: “Mainit at masama pakiramdam ko”- as verbalized
O: Fever (temperature taken: 102.6 F) Shaking Chills Malaise Warm to touch A- Hyperthermia related to infection process as evidenced by temperature of 102.6 F P- Within 1 hour of providing appropriate nursing intervention, the temperature will decrease from 102.6 F to 98.9 F I- • 8:00am - Provided tepid sponge bath • Provided cool circulating air using a fan. • Placed a cool cloth or cooling patches on the client’s forehead • Positioned the patient in a comfortable position and elevate the head of the patient • Facilitated bed rest • Assisted patient in changing into dry clothing. • 8:00am- Administered medications as prescribed E- • T: 98.9 F • Able to take rest and nap at times • Endorsed SOAPIE CHARTING #3
Name: Mr. Alcot
Age: 68-years-old Gender: Male Date Admitted: July 16, 2021 (8:00 am) CC: Cough and fever for four days Diagnosis: Pneumonia
S: “Masakit dibdib ko dahil hindi ako makahinga”- as verbalized
O: Guarding Behavior (holding his right chest using left arm) Pain in right chest that intensifies with inspiration Cough Continuously Apical heart rate taken: 112 bpm Respiratory rate taken: 24 cpm A- Acute pain related to persistent cough as evidenced by pain in right chest P- Within 1-4 hour of providing appropriate nursing intervention, verbalize relief/ control of pain I- •8:00 am- Provided comfort measures: back rubs, position changes, quite music, massage. Encouraged use of relaxation and/or breathing exercises. • Positioned the patient in a comfortable position and elevated the head of the patient • Offered frequent oral hygiene • Instructed and assisted patient in chest splinting techniques during coughing episodes • 8:00 am- Administered antitussives as indicated. Do not suppress a productive cough; moderate amounts of analgesics are used to relieve pleuritic pain. • Administered analgesics as prescribed. Encourage patient to take analgesics before discomfort becomes severe E- • RR: 20 cpm • Verbalized relief/ control pain within a shift • Able to take rest and nap at times • Endorsed