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Kevin is a 28-year-old male who recently

Kevin is a 28-year-old male who recently underwent surgery for the diagnosis of small cell carcinoma of the left, lower lob. He had a left, lower lobectomy to remove the cancerous mass. Kevin’s medical history includes an allergy to pineapple and amoxicillin. Kevin is a self-employed, graphic designer. He is single and has no children. The recovery room nurse reports that the surgery was uncomplicated. Kevin’s condition is stable and he will be returning to your unit soon. He has IV infusing into his right forearm and a dressing over the left side of his chest which is connected to a chest tube. He is alert and comfortable at this time. Kevin’s post-operative orders include: Continue IV Ringer’s Lactate x 24 hours, then to Normal Saline; Diet: Clear fluids to DAT; Bedrest until no longer requiring chest tube; Morphine 10-20mg IV q4-h PRN; Gravol 25-50mg IV or IM q4-6h PRN; Cefazolin 1g IV q-8h x 4 doses. The porter has returned Kevin to his room at 10:00hrs. Please answer the following questions using point form. 1 (4 points) What priority assessment would you make at this time? (4 marks – 1 mark each) SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE NURSING NURS 29798

 
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