Case Study - outcome identification and planning
You are a nurse admitting a patient to the hospital from the
emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath and recent
weight loss. After receiving a report from the ED nurse, you ready
the patient’s room according to unit specifications and collect the
necessary equipment and forms. When the patient arrives, she is
using oxygen via a nasal cannula and seems to be comfortable. As
you begin your admission activities and paperwork, you...