Reference no: EM134006755

Problem

Scenario: Post-Operative Patient Care and Emergency Response Patient: Mrs. Sarah Thompson, 67 years old Procedure: Total hip replacement Post-Operative Status: Transferred to the ward from recovery 30 minutes ago. Clinical Background: Mrs. Thompson has a history of hypertension and mild COPD. She is currently on oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min. • Vital signs on transfer: BP 142/86 mmHg, HR 98 bpm, RR 20, SpO‚ 94%, Temp 37.2°C. She reports moderate pain (6/10) at the surgical site. Nursing notes indicate she is drowsy but arousable and able to follow simple commands. Event: While assisting her to adjust her position in bed, you notice she becomes pale, diaphoretic, and her oxygen saturation drops to 88%. What pain management interventions could you implement to reduce her discomfort and promote mobility while ensuring safety? Get the instant assignment help. If Mrs. Thompson's condition worsens (e.g., she becomes unresponsive and stops breathing), what are the EN's responsibilities during the emergency response?