Reference no: EM133915638
Question
On admission GCS was 14/15 - E-4, V-4, M-6.
It's now 12-15 - E-3, V-4, M-5.
blood pressure is 95/60mmHg & she says she 'feels funny'.
Aside from her low blood pressure, you notice she has not passed urine for some time (since night shift) and her respiration rate has increased to 26 bpm.
In conjunction with the other above vitals you have taken, what does this mean and outline at least one (1) intervention/s you should take?
Include;
GCS shows a deterioration in what?
12/15 is this a mild or moderate change in her status?
How can you monitor Mrs Carr the patient closely?
Do you leave the patient to notify someone.
How can you personally escalate the situation to get immediate attention due to her deterioration?
What assessments can be initiated by you?