karebear13

I tend to over analyze questions and think them through to much and end up missing the point all together. Thanks for the.pointers

Unfortunately it is not a real patient to put hands on and a chart in front of you. Our textbook is a newer edition than the book we get our case studies from so the research for answers is relentless and very frustrating.

I have a case study regarding bacterial meningitis and aspiration pneumonia. Pertinent medical history is patient is insulin dependent type 2, HTN, kidney transplant, peptic ulcers. Currently intubated and aggressive antibiotic therapy. I am having trouble with a question..... outline the nursing management of current problems related to his risks for infection, seizures, increases ICP, hypovolemia, and acute pain. I may be reading to much into the question , but if someone can point me in right direction would greatly appreciate

I have a case study with a 54 yr old male with multiple chronic medical problems, type 2 diabetes, now insulin dependent, kidney transplant, HTN, remote peptic ulcer disease. Seen for left ear, mastiod, and sinus pain. Dx with sinusitis and Candida albicans, given keflex and nystatin. Develops nausea, hematemeis, and weakness taken to local ER admitted with IV antibiotics he worsens with dyspnea and unable to speak. Flown to tertiary hospital intubated end route. Decreased LOC with periods of total unresponsiveness, weakness, and cranial nerve deficits. Dx is meningitis complicated by an aspiration pneumonia and a fib. Continued fever and leukocytosis, despite aggressive antibiotic therapy. My question that having trouble with is...... outline the nursing management of current problems related to his risks for infection, seizures, increased ICP, hypovolemia, and acute pain. Can someone at least point me in the right direction. Thanks

I am having trouble grasping concepts, anyone have study secrets?