NURS3072 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Immunosuppression, Perspiration, Shortness Of Breath
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Collaborative management of the client experiencing alterations in respiratory function. Learning outcomes: describe the purpose, significant results and nursing responsibilities related to the diagnostic studies of the respiratory system. Value reflects amount of hemoglobin available for combination with oxygen. Value reflects ratio of rbcs to plasma cells. Values reflect acid-base balance, ventilation status, need for oxygen therapy, change in oxygen therapy or change in ventilator settings. Arterial blood is obtained through puncture of radial or. Indicate whether patient is using supplemental oxygen (percentage, amount per minute). Avoid change in oxygen therapy or interventions (e. g. , suctioning, position change) for 20 min femoral artery or through arterial catheter. Abg monitoring is also possible via a sensor or electrode inserted into the arterial catheter. Oximetry is used for intermittent or continuous monitoring and exercise testing. Devices attached to finger, forehead, earlobe, or nose for spo2 monitoring or is contained in a pulmonary artery catheter for svo2 monitoring.
