Mr. and Mrs. Gavin bring their 10-day old daughter, Sherri to the hospital because she is lethargic. They explain that Sherri was fine until early this morning when she "didn't look right" and began breathing very rapidly. Her pulse rate is 200 beats/minute. A tentative diagnosis of sepsis is made. The physician tells Mr. and Mrs. Gavin that Sherri must be admitted to the hospital. Hence, Ampicillin was ordered and blood studies are done. Pre-Assessment: 1. Before beginning the assessment for Sherri, what should you do and ask as a nurse? 2. Where would baby Sherri be placed upon admission? Assessment: (Information gathering through history, physical examination and testing) 1. What would be the initial assessment to be done for baby Sherri? 2. What are the early manifestations of sepsis in neonates?
Mr. and Mrs. Gavin bring their 10-day old daughter, Sherri to the hospital because she is lethargic. They explain that Sherri was fine until early this morning when she "didn't look right" and began breathing very rapidly. Her pulse rate is 200 beats/minute. A tentative diagnosis of sepsis is made. The physician tells Mr. and Mrs. Gavin that Sherri must be admitted to the hospital. Hence, Ampicillin was ordered and blood studies are done. Pre-Assessment: 1. Before beginning the assessment for Sherri, what should you do and ask as a nurse? 2. Where would baby Sherri be placed upon admission? Assessment: (Information gathering through history, physical examination and testing) 1. What would be the initial assessment to be done for baby Sherri? 2. What are the early manifestations of sepsis in neonates?
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