PNP 401 (PNP401)

Section: PNP401KDD Grade /30 (15% WT) Case Study # 2 - Lower GI disorder Tommy, a 56-year-old school counselor, has come into the gastroenterologist office for recurrent mild to severe cramping in his abdomen and blood-streaked stool. Here are the findings of the initial nursing assessment upon his arrival to the clinic: • Mildly obese man • Guarding of his abdomen with both direct and rebound tenderness, especially in the left lower quadrant (LLQ) • BP: 168/98, HR: 110, RR: 24, Temp: 38 d...

Section: PNP401KDD Grade /30 (15% WT) Case Study # 2 - Lower GI disorder Tommy, a 56-year-old school counselor, has come into the gastroenterologist office for recurrent mild to severe cramping in his abdomen and blood-streaked stool. Here are the findings of the initial nursing assessment upon his arrival to the clinic: • Mildly obese man • Guarding of his abdomen with both direct and rebound tenderness, especially in the left lower quadrant (LLQ) • BP: 168/98, HR: 110, RR: 24, T...