To summarise what the essay is about: Mrs Jones came from a mental health hospital and was transferred to the A/E because she has been feeling unwell, over the past three days with symptoms of breathlessness, productive cough and a fever. The mental health team noticed that Mrs Jones is refusing oral intake and were unsure when last she passed urine. upon conducting the X-ray she was diagnosed with pneumonia.
This essay is to write about: Mrs Jones came from a mental health hospital and was transferred to the A/E where you are the admitting Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA). Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and using the scenario essay guidelines set out you will need to assess and plan Mrs Jones care in the A/E department.
The appropriate assessment tool the TNA would use in this scenario is the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure (ABCDE) framework, and give the rationale for use.
The overview related pathophysiology that is to be discussed is diagnosed pneumonia.
The two priorities of care are My first priority of care is to improve gaseous exchange. My second priority of care is to maintain normal blood pressure. Discuss how the TNA would manage these priorities of care while working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse