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Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody1. How did the scenario make you feel? This scanerio was slightly harder than the last. Again, I think it is difficult because it is computer time not real time. So you brain doesn’t just automatically note things. You have to check on them or ask. There is a lot that is left out about your interpretation of the pt. Because it is a stimulation. 2. When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities? To as...

Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody1. How did the scenario make you feel? This scanerio was slightly harder than the last. Again, I think it is difficult because it is computer time not real time. So you brain doesn’t just automatically note things. You have to check on them or ask. There is a lot that is left out about your interpretation of the pt. Because it is a stimulation. 2. When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities? To as...

Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? The first time I felt ready for it, and thought I knew what to do. Then the patient started complaining of chest pain during the nebulizer and I started panicking. 2. When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities? Maintain a patent airway, administering oxygen, position the patient in the position that best facilitates breathing (i.e. high-f...

Exam (elaborations) Vincent Brody-Guided Reflection Questions Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? The first time I felt ready for it, and thought I knew what to do. Then the patient started complaining of chest pain during the nebulizer and I started panicking. 2. When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities? Maintain a patent airway, administering oxygen, position the pati...

Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? The scenario made me feel very nervous, I felt rushed and pressured while I was doing the VSim. 2. When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities? Auscultate lungs listening for abnormalities, assess breathing, sit the patient in a comfortable position to assist with breathing and let the provider know so that the patient can get O2 ...

Exam (elaborations) Vincent Brody-Guided Reflection Questions Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? The scenario made me feel very nervous, I felt rushed and pressured while I was doing the VSim. 2. When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities? Auscultate lungs listening for abnormalities, assess breathing, sit the patient in a comfortable position to assist with breathing an...

Documentation Assignments 1. Document your focused respiratory assessment for Vincent Brody. Focused respiratory assessment includes respiratory rate, chest movement and oxygen saturation to prevent further decline in oxygenation. Initial assessment: • Respiratory rate: 21 breaths per minute • SpO2: 93% with few audible wheezes and chest rise and fall bilaterally • Client stated that “this cough is killing me” When client complained of chest pain: • Client developed a left...

Documentation Assignments 1. Document your focused respiratory assessment for Vincent Brody. Focused respiratory assessment includes respiratory rate, chest movement and oxygen saturation to prevent further decline in oxygenation. Initial assessment: • Respiratory rate: 21 breaths per minute • SpO2: 93% with few audible wheezes and chest rise and fall bilaterally • Client stated that “this cough is killing me” When client complained of chest pain: • Client developed a left...

Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody Documentation Assignments 1. Document your focused respiratory assessment for Vincent Brody. Pt has SOB with coughing. Few audible wheezes, Sao2 is 93% w/ 02. After a coughing attack the pt starts complaining that his DIB is getting worse w/ every breath and his Sao2 has dropped to 87% w/ 02. Pt then starts having diminished breath sounds on the left side. After chest tube is inserted for pneumothorax the pt starts getting better and regains breath sounds on ...

Medical Case 3: Vincent Brody Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? The first time I felt ready for it, and thought I knew what to do. Then the patient started complaining of chest pain during the nebulizer and I started panicking. 2. When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities? Maintain a patent airway, administering oxygen, position the patient in the position that best facilitates breathing (i.e. high-f...