EmileeBlackburn

Wow guys. My only clinical day is Thursdays 7:30am-12:30pm. And that's it. Granted, throughout the semester we have a few clinical rotations where we observe like STD clinic, radiology, dialysis, etc. but I'm only in my second semester in a two year program.

I'm starting my second semester on Monday and I'm I'm a two year program right now. I'm doing a seminar review right now since I took off last semester. I understand Maslow's but our instructors love when we debate over this stuff so I know a lot of them will have different opinions. Thanks so much for the help :)

Yeah that's what I thought and it's most life threatening. Also, I'm unsure about the third one... Is pain important than any of the others? Or maybe disturbed sleep is more important?

Hi! This is my first time posting! I was given the assignment to put the following nursing diagnosis based on a mock patient they gave us: Activity Intolerance AEB pt lying very still and rigid position, grimaces anytime someone moves her, And when asked to turn to her side, she states that she is too weak. Acute confusion AEB slurred speech and gives inappropriate answers to staff and family members related to person/place/time Deficient Fluid Volume AEB serum osmolality elevated, urine is concentrated and output has been 20 ml/hr for 4 hours, temp 103.4 rectally, pulse 124 and weak, BP 86/38, dry skin, decreased skin turgor, dry and sticky mucous membranes. Hyperthermia AEB temp of 103.4 rectally Nausea AEB states she is sick to her stomach, sometimes gags but only brings up small amounts of clear fluid. Acute pain AEB pt rates her pain as 9- in left leg and entire abd region. Ineffective protection AEB pt will not cough or deep breathe nor turn or do post-op leg exercises. Disturbed sleep pattern AEB states she is drowsy, naps about 20 mins at a time, states she can't stay asleep, is restless and irritable. We only have to list the top 3 priorities. The order I put them in was 1. Deficient fluid volume, 2. Hyperthermia, 3. Acute pain I have to list the rationale for why these are the most important and I'm coming up blank! Mostly because I'm unsure these are highest priorities! Thanks in advance for your help :)