The patient did have a PRN order for propofol ( I think we should have re-assessed the order), and the resident who came to assess the patient gave the PRN order of Versed. I am not sure about the policy regarding propofol IV push for extubated patie...
This reminded me. I did have this patient 3 days ago, and he had not had BM for 3 days at that time, we gave him senna. Maybe I can check it out on the chart next week to see when his last BM was. Good point. any thoughts about his ABG?
I am a 4th year nursing student. Currently I am doing my preceptorship at ICU. Here is the patient's profile (has been modified for patient's confidentiality): Patient X, male, 50 years old. Dx: Hypertensive Emergency Medical history: GIST (...