A 73-year-oldwomanis admitted to the telemetry unit with class III (3) left sided heart failure,...

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A 73-year-oldwomanis admitted to the telemetry unit with class III (3) left sided heart failure, History f type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. When the client arrives, patient is pale, dyspneic and appears restless. Husband is at the bedside and is concerned that she is slightly disorientated. Assessment reveals crackles in bilateral lung bases, and her oxygen saturation levels are 88 % on 2 Liters of NC. Utilizing the class material for this week answer the following questions below.

1. List the assessment information that is the most immediate concern?

2.What is the priority concept that we need to focus on for thispatient?

3. Identify what other common assessments in the elderly population related to the heartfailure?

Make sure to include 1-2 references for evidence-based practice.

Dr Insiyah R. · Accepted Answer

Ans: 1 First, the patient's oxygen saturation levels must be monitored closely. Her oxygen saturation on 2 litres of NC is 88%, which is lower than the typical level of 95% (Konstam et al,2018). This suggests that her tissues and organs are not receiving enough oxygen, increasing the likelihood of severe difficulties (Konstam et al,2018). The patient needs extra oxygen if her oxygen saturation drops below 88%. She may require mechanical breathing and oxygen. Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers cure heart failure. These medications may relieve her symptoms and slow her demise.
Ans: 2 This patient's oxygenation is the most important factor.

A 73-year-oldwomanis admitted to the telemetry unit with class III (3) left sided heart failure, History f type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. When the client arrives, patient is pale, dyspneic...

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