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TheOnly Kolson
on Oct 27, 2024
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The nurse is assessing an intubated patient who returned from coronary artery bypass surgery 3 hours ago.Which assessment finding might indicate that this patient is experiencing pain?
A) Blood pressure 160/82 mm Hg
B) Temperature 100.6°F
C) Heart rate 80 beats/min
D) Oxygen saturation 95%
Coronary Artery Bypass
A surgical procedure that aims to improve blood flow to the heart by using a blood vessel graft to bypass blocked coronary arteries.
Intubated Patient
A person who has had a tube inserted into their trachea to maintain an open airway, typically for mechanical ventilation.
- Comprehend the necessity of measuring pain (employing methodologies and scales) and undertaking reassessment post-interventions.
- Discern symptomatic evidence of insufficient pain alleviation and potential hazards.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the necessity of measuring pain (employing methodologies and scales) and undertaking reassessment post-interventions.
- Discern symptomatic evidence of insufficient pain alleviation and potential hazards.
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