Assignment task: A 32-year-old Native American/Indigenous female patient is admitted to the emergency room with the following symptoms: abdominal pain and tenderness, nausea/vomiting, and chills. Her vitals are 109/52, T: 101.9 oral, P: 98 and regular, R: 26.
The patient has a history of kidney failure and has been on peritoneal dialysis for the past 6 months. She is single, lives alone, and is on Medicaid.
1. List the cues that are of immediate concern
2. Explain why these cues are of concern.
3. What do you think is occurring with this patient (may be more than 1)?
4. What priority nursing interventions would you implement?
- Discuss the appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team to include in this patient's care and why.
- Discuss any religious, cultural, or ethnic considerations.
5. Explain how you would determine if these interventions were effective.