In a Patient Experiencing a GI Hemorrhage, the Focus of Care

question 15

Short Answer

In a patient experiencing a GI hemorrhage, the focus of care is the effect of the bleeding on the cardiovascular status. Place in order the actions the nurse should take in assessing the patient. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
A)Identify possible contributing factors including medications.
B)Obtain vital signs and orthostatic vital signs.
C)Place the acutely ill patient on a cardiac monitor and obtain a rhythm strip.
D)Evaluate mental status.
E)Assess peripheral pulse strength, color, temperature, and cap refill of extremities.
F)Obtain oxygen saturation level.

• A)Identify possible contributing factors including medications.
• B)Obtain vital signs and orthostatic vital signs.
• C)Place the acutely ill patient on a cardiac monitor and obtain a rhythm strip.
• D)Evaluate mental status.
• E)Assess peripheral pulse strength, color, temperature, and cap refill of extremities.
• F)Obtain oxygen saturation level.

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