MDC week 6
Discussion Topic
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Activity Time:
2 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1hour
Directions
Sarah is a 69-year-old female that presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath. Her past medical history includes heart failure and COPD. Her pulse oximetry on room air is 82%. You notify the provider, and he orders oxygen at 2 L via nasal canula NC. Sarah’s chest x-ray reveals bilateral pneumonia. Her arterial blood gas result are below:
pH: 7.30
PaCO2: 58 mm Hg
PaO2: 78 mm Hg
HCO3: 26 mEq/L
Sarah is admitted to a general medical floor. You are the nurse assigned to Sarah.
1. What potential problems can occur based on the above findings?
2. How would you provide multidimensional care for Sarah?
3. Describe the roles of other departments in Sarah’s treatment plan.
Please make your initial post by midweek and respond to at least one other student's post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
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Initial Posting (12 Pts) |
Initial post does not include explanations with examples or supporting evidence when applicable. Failure to submit initial posting will result in zero points for this criteria. |
Initial post includes brief explanation with limited or unclear examples or supporting evidence when applicable. |
Initial post includes clear explanation with examples or supporting evidence when applicable. |
Initial post includes comprehensive explanation with detailed examples or supporting evidence when applicable. |
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Response Posting (12 Pts) |
Response to peers attempts to contribute to the discussion but is missing suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable. Failure to submit response postings will result in zero points for criteria. |
Response to peers provides minimal contribution with limited suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable. |
Response to peers contributes to the discussion with suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable. |
Response to peers offers substantial contribution with detailed suggestions or supporting evidence when applicable. |
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Points: 9 |
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Spelling and Grammar (3 Pts)
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Numerous spelling or grammar errors, that detracts from readability. |
Some spelling or grammar errors, minimally detracts from readability. |
Minimal spelling or grammar errors, not detracting from readability. |
Correct spelling and grammar. |
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Points: 1 |
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APA Citation (3 Pts) |
Numerous APA citation errors in initial and response postings when applicable.
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Some APA citation errors in initial and response postings when applicable. |
Minimal APA citation errors in initial and response postings when applicable. |
Correct APA citations in initial and response postings when applicable. |
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Points: 0 |
Points: 1 |
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Points: 3 |
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Total Points Possible (30) |
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