Mr. Johnson, a 68-year-old male, was admitted to the inpatie…

Mr. Johnson, a 68-year-old male, was admitted to the inpatient cardiovascular stepdown unit following a myocardial infarction (MI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. He has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is a former smoker. The physical therapy evaluation occurred post-op day (POD) 2. The physical therapist has passed Mr. Johnson to you to treat. Initial Assessment The initial evaluation notes the following: Heart rate: 82 bpm Blood pressure: 128/76 mmHg Oxygen saturation: 93% on 2L O2 nc Respiratory rate: 22 breaths/minute Incision site on chest: healing well, no signs of infection Mild edema in lower extremities Shortness of breath with minimal exertion   Bed mobility: Supine to/from sitting with mod assist to upper trunk Transfers: Sit to stand at RW with mod A Gait training: Gait x 25’ with RW and minimal assistance for balance POC: ther ex, bed mobility, transfer training, gait training, stair training, functional activity tolerance and pt education on sternal precautions and cardiac rehab. D/C recommendation: Acute inpatient rehab secondary to pt living alone with 12 steps to enter. During the second week of rehabilitation, Mr. Johnson develops a productive cough with yellowish sputum. His oxygen saturation drops to 89% on room air.   Which of the following interventions should you prioritize now that Mr. Johnson has been diagnoses with pneumonia?

Mr. Johnson, a 68-year-old male, was admitted to the inpatie…

Mr. Johnson, a 68-year-old male, was admitted to the inpatient cardiovascular stepdown unit following a myocardial infarction (MI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. He has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is a former smoker. The physical therapy evaluation occurred post-op day (POD) 2. The physical therapist has passed Mr. Johnson to you to treat. Initial Assessment The initial evaluation notes the following: Heart rate: 82 bpm Blood pressure: 128/76 mmHg Oxygen saturation: 93% on 2L O2 nc Respiratory rate: 22 breaths/minute Incision site on chest: healing well, no signs of infection Mild edema in lower extremities Shortness of breath with minimal exertion   Bed mobility: Supine to/from sitting with mod assist to upper trunk Transfers: Sit to stand at RW with mod A Gait training: Gait x 25’ with RW and minimal assistance for balance POC: ther ex, bed mobility, transfer training, gait training, stair training, functional activity tolerance and pt education on sternal precautions and cardiac rehab. D/C recommendation: Acute inpatient rehab secondary to pt living alone with 12 steps to enter. What is the most appropriate initial intervention for Mr. Johnson on the cardiovascular step-down unit?

Case Study 3: Answer the following questions based upon the…

Case Study 3: Answer the following questions based upon the following clinical microbiology report: DATE: 10/25/2023  21:22:13                                          bioMerieux Vitek 2 Lab Report PATIENT NAME: HARRIET MORGAN PATIENT ID00000000 SEX: F DOB: 01/01/1931 AGE: 81Y ROUTINE CULTURE  SPECIMEN: URINE  COLONY COUNT= >100,000 CFU/ML ISOLATE: STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST DRUG MIC(mcg/ml) INTERPRETATION ROUTE/DOSAGE AMPICILLIN  >=16 R PO/IV250-500MGQ6H CIPROFLOXACIN >=4 R IM/IV0.5-1.0GMQ8H ERYTHROMYCIN >=8 R PO250-500MGQ6H GENTAMICIN =8 R PO400MGQ12H PENICILLIN G >=16 R IV2.0-3.0GMQ4-6H RIFAMPIN

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