NURSING II ADN 235 60

NURSING II ADN 235- 60: Ethical Dilemma: Remain Intubated or Withdraw Life Support (Joyce Johnson, 58 years old). Case Study. When a patient has a stroke, is intubated, and unable to wean off the ventilator, what can be done to ensure the patient’s autonomy when there is no living will and no family that can be contacted to guide this decision-making process of a vulnerable adult? I think the Doctors and ethical committee come in and take place for any decision making that needs to be mad...

Remain Intubated or Withdraw Life Support I. Scenario History of Present Problem: Joyce Johnson is a 58-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation, COPD, and depression. A friend who had not heard from her for two days became concerned and went to her home. She found Joyce unresponsive on the floor of her living room. She had a large left middle cerebral artery (MCA) ischemic stroke. She is intubated and has remained in ICU since she was admitted to the hospital five days ago. Sh...

NURSING II ADN 235-60 -ATI Nursing Care of Children Practice A. ATI Nursing Care of Children Practice A Strabismus- A condition in wich the eyes do not align with one another when looking at an object. Treatment of strabismus includes covering the strong eye to strengthen the muscles in the weak eye.

NURSING II ADN 235-60 - HESI HINTS/NURSING II ADN 235-60 - HESI HINTS. Pneumonia HESI Hint Fever can cause dehydration from excessive fluid loss in diaphoresis. Increased temperature also increases metabolism and the demand for oxygen. HESI Hint High Risk for Pneumonia Any person who has an altered level of consciousness, has depressed or absent gag and cough reflexes, or is susceptible to aspirating oropharyngeal secretions (including alcoholics, anesthetized individuals, those with brai...