SURNAME, FIRST NAME M.

I OCTOBER 28, 2023

BSN 3 – Y1 – 27 312 RLE COURSE TASK

CHEST INJURY SCENARIO

Questions:

1. What is the best nursing diagnosis for SOP case?

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2. As the student nurse assigned to SOP, how will you manage her pain?
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3. What is the purpose of the Arterial blood gas analysis ordered by SOP’s attending physician?
How will you prepare Marlin for this test?
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4. What are the significance of the different blood (Coagulation panel, CBC etc.) work ordered by
the doctor?
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5. Why is that ABG is better indicator of hemorrhage than haematocrit? State your reasons.
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6. Which of these 2 diagnostic procedures does apply to SOP’s case? Give your reasons.
a. Open laparotomy
b. Diagnostic Laparoscopy

7. If the knife wound had projected inferiorly penetrate the diaphragm, there is also a likelihood
of intra abdominal injuries. Make 2 NCPs on this.
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