The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Experiencing

question 17

Short Answer

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a new onset of gastrointestinal bleeding. In which order should the nurse assess this patient?
A) Identify possible contributing factors, including medications.
B) Obtain vital signs, including orthostatic changes.
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, including orthostatic changes.
• 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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