Mr Kelly is a 36 year old man, he has returned from theatre following laparoscopic appendectomy (removal of appendix using keyhole surgery).
2) Prior to theatre Mr Kelly's observations were Temperature 36.6◦c, pulse 62, respiratory rate 18, blood pressure 125/78 mmhg, oxygen saturations 98%.
Mr Kelly's observations are now a pulse rate of 92 bpm, B/P 95/58, temperature 36.5, respiratory rate 10, oxygen saturations 93% and he is complaining of pain.
With reference to the change in the patients observations identify the patient care priorities over the next 2 hours, describe how the observations have changed from baseline and what it may mean. (250 words)
Using the nursing process outline how you will care for this patient over the next two hours. (500-700 words)
this is an assignment question i got, and im having some trouble with it ! can anyone give me some pointers on the nursing process im kind of stuck i know ihave to monitor vital signs but basically after that i dont no what to write ! adn also a reason why the patients respiratory rate went down ? i cant find anything !! really appreciate if some one could help me !