Reference no: EM133921290
SCENARIO 1
Alyssa Thomas is a 23-year-old pregnant female at full-term and in active labor requesting an epidural. Her health is generally good, and she has experienced no prenatal complications. She was seen last week for contractions at this location, so majority of her information is up to date.
Questions:
1. Identify three indications for a urinary catheterization.
2. What is included in the CAUTI bundle?
3. Describe the essential steps for removing an indwelling urinary catheter .
SCENARIO 2
Rick Reeves is a 67-year-old African American male with acute onset of weakness, headache and dyspnea. He has a history of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia. He presented to the ED department 3 days ago with weakness, headache and dyspnea. BP 200/100, BS of 490 and heart rate 92 and irregular. He was admitted to the ICU. He has responded well to treatment and is being transferred to medsurg floor.
Questions:
1. List the steps for safe medication administration with rationales.
2. Describe the critical steps a nurse would implement prior to and after administering subcutaneous insulin.
3. Describe the critical steps a nurse would implement prior to and after administering cardiovascular medications.