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ATI template diagnostic procedures for diagnostic lung procedure including description of procedures indications considerations interpretation of findings patient education potential complications with nursing interventions
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES TherapeuTic procedure A
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Description of Procedure
Indications
Interpretation of Findings
CONSIDERATIONS
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Potential Complications
Client Education
Nursing Interventions
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
RaShonda Lowry Respiratory Diagnostic Procedures MS-
Different procedures that are used to evaluate a client's respiratory status by checking indicators such as the oxygenation of the blood, lung functioning and the integrity of the airway
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Verify patient allergies Ensure that the patient has a consent form and it was signed by the patient prior to to the procedure Remove the patient's dentures and partials Maintain the patient on NPO status prior to procedure
Fluid aspirated during a thoracentesis is analyzed for general appearance, cell counts, protein, and glucose content.
Provide pain medication 30 minutes prior to procedure instruct the client to gargle with salt water or to use throat lozenges can provide comfort for sore throat Instruct client to immediately report persistent cough, increased swallowing, blood tinged or purulent sputum, difficulty breathing or chest pain
Hematoma Infection Bleeding
Monitor vital signs Auscultate lungs for a decrease in or abscense of of breath sounds Apply dressing over the puncture site Check for bleeding and drainage Encourage the client to take a deep breathe to assist with lung expansions