The client received general anesthesia for the procedure and has opioid pain medications prescribed. The clients vital signs are temp 97.2deg F, HR 105, RR 24 and BP 110/50. The client has had 30 mL urine output since arriving to the postoperative area. The client is arousable and slow to respond to commands but has become slightly restless, shifting in the bed frequently. The client states they hurt and asks for something to drink. The last dose of IV pain medication was given to the client just before leaving the surgical suite.1. Recognize Cuesa. Identify relevant subjective and objective assessment findings.2. Analysis Cluesa. Identify both expected and unexpected findings in the client assessment. b. Identifythe potential complications the client may experience. 3. Prioritize Hypothesesa. What is the clients priority problem at this time? 4. Generate Solutionsa. Identify the clients optimal outcomes.b. Which client outcome is the priority?c. Identify age-related considerations when caring for this client.5. Take Actionsa. Outline the education the client should receive.b. What nursing actions should be carried out at this time?Case Study: The client has transferred to a surgical unit. Upon assessment, the client reports feeling nauseated and sleepy. Client rates pain as a 6 on a 0-10 pain scale. Vital signs are temp 99.1deg F, HR 88, RR 12 and BP 120/68 mm Hg. The nurse administers a prescribed dose of IV pain medication.6. Evaluate Outcomesa. How will the nurse determine if the desired client outcomes are met?b. Describe how the nurse would modify the outcomes and nursing actions to meet theclients current needs
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