A nurse is caring for a client admitted with an ileus who ha…
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with an ileus who has had nothing by mouth for 3-days and a nasogastric tube to the right nare at 20mmHG of intermittent suction. During the nurse’s assessment the client complains of tingling to the hands and feet. The following findings were observed, what priority action should the nurse expect for this client? Findings: ECG shows flat T-wave with prolonged QT-interval Vital Signs: Blood pressure 92/52 , Heart rate110 BPM (60-100BPM), Respiratory rate 10 BPM (12-20BPM), Oxygen Saturation 98% (95-100%) on room air, Temperature 99.0F (37.2C)Nasogastric output over 8-hours 250mL (green effluent)