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Week 2 Acutely Ill/Multi-organ problems,high acuity & emergency


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Stages of Assessment Process
1. Prearrival Assessment 2. Admission Quick Check 3. Comprehensive Initial Assessment 4. Ongoing Assessment
Factors in gathering of psychosocial, physical, spiritual, economic and lifestyle
A. Interviewing the patient and/or family members b. Reviewing past medical history and records c. Completing a physical examination and reviewing current patient data
What approach must be used in assessing a critical care patient?
A specific assessment approach that recognizes the complexities of the nature of critical illness will be presented
Main importance in assessing a critical care patient
What is important is developing competence in assessing critically ill patients and their families in a consistent and systematic approach. (This way, we do not miss out on subtle signs or details that may point to an actual or potential problem or change in patient status.)
What is the purpose of technology in assessment?
Technology is there to augment information obtained from direct assessment of the patient.
Standard approaches in assessing patients
The head-to-toe approach and the body systems approach
Standard approaches in assessing critical care patients
Combination of the two (head-to-toe approach and the body systems) approach applied in a “top-to-bottom” manner.
ABCDE Acronym
Airway; Breathing; Circulation, Cerebral perfusion & Chief complaint; Drugs and Diagnostic Test; Equipment
What is the Comprehensive initial assessment if the patient is being admitted directly to the intensive care unit (ICU) from outside the hospital?
The comprehensive assessment is an in-depth assessment of the past medical and social history and a complete physical examination of each body system
What is the Comprehensive initial assessment if the patient is being transferred to the ICU from within the hospital?
The comprehensive assessment includes a review of the admission assessment data and comparison to the current state of the patient.
Prearrival Assessment
- abbreviated report on pt (age, gender, chief compliant, dx, pertinent hx, physiologic status, invasive devices, equipment and status of lab/dx tests) - allergies - complete room setup, verification of proper equipment functioning - DNR status - isolation status
Admission Quick Check Assessment
- gen appearance (consciousness) - airway; patency; position of artificial airway if present - breathing: quantity & quality of respirations; breath sounds; presence of spontaneous breathing - circulation & cerebral perfusion: ECG; BP; peripheral pulses & CRT; skin, color, temp, moisture; presence of bleeding; LOC - chief complaint: primary body system; associated symptoms - equipment: patency of vascular & drainage systems; appropriate functioning & labeling of all equipment connected to pt
Common Diagnostic Tests Obtained During Admission Quick Check Assessment
Serum electrolytes Glucose Complete blood count with platelets Coagulation studies Arterial blood gases Chest x-ray ECG
The nursing care plan details planning and outcomes by
A. Assigning priorities, if the patient has multiple nursing diagnoses b. Setting short- and long-term goals that are patient oriented and measurable c. Including assessment and diagnosis details d. Stating appropriate nursing interventions and corresponding medical orders e. Utilizing a standardized or computerized care plan or clinical pathway as a guideline, if appropriate
What type of plan of care is used particularly for critically ill patients?
An inter-professional plan of care would be the most useful approach to ensure coordination of the care of the patient and to improve achievement of targeted clinical outcomes
Benefits of inter-professional plan of care
• Improved patient outcomes (e.g., survival rates) • Increased quality and continuity of care • Improved communication and collaboration • Identification of hospital system problems • Coordination of necessary services and reduced duplication • Prioritization of activities
Typical Features of the format of inter-professional plans of care
• Patient goals (e.g., pain control, activity level, absence of complications) • Assessment and evaluation • Consultations • Diagnostic studies • Medications • Nutrition • Activity • Education • Discharge planning
Why must ongoing plans of care and safety initiatives developed by nurses be incorporated?
Since acutely ill patient conditions can change abruptly, hence constant awareness and vigilance is imperative even when the patient appears to be stable or improving
Major concern when providing care to critically ill patients
Prevention of complications associated with critical illness
Most common complications
• Physiologic instability • Venous thromboembolism (VTE) • Hospital-acquired infections • Pressure injury • Sleep pattern disturbance • Psychosocial impact (delirium, anxiety, depression)
Performance of nursing care according to the care plan by
A. Properly documenting the care provided to the patient b. Performing treatment in a way that minimizes complications and life-threatening issues c. Involving patients, families, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team as their abilities and patient safety allow
Implementation of care for physiologic instability
Perform ongoing assessments and monitoring of critically ill patients to immediately identify physiologic changes and to ensure that the patient is progressing toward identified patient outcomes.
Implementation of care for Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
- Avoid placing intravenous access in the groin site or lower limbs as this limits mobility and may impede blood flow and can therefore increase the risk for VTE - Ensure adequate hydration. - Administer low-dose heparin as prescribed as a preventive measure.
Implementation of care for Hospital-acquired infections
- Standard precautions, aka “universal precautions” or “body substance isolation” must be observed and practiced - Maintaining blood sugar levels for both diabetic and non-diabetic patients - Replace peripheral IV lines as recommended by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). - All catheters inserted in an emergency situation are to be replaced as soon as possible or within 48 hours - Dressings are to be kept dry and intact, and should be changed at the first signs of becoming damp, soiled, or loosened - hand hygiene
Implementation of care for Pressure injury
- reposition the patient at least every two hours - use pressure-reduction mattresses - elevate heels off the bed with pillows under the calves or use heel protectors - elbow pads may also be used - use a skin care protocol with ointment barriers, especially for patients who are incontinent.
Implementation of care for Sleep pattern disturbance
• Be sensitive to the factors that affect a patient’s sleep • Instituting a nighttime sleep protocol where patients are untouched but still closely monitored from 1 to 5 AM is one way to eliminate hourly disturbances to the patient. • Assess patient's usual sleep patterns • Minimize effects of an underlying disease process as much as possible (e.g., reduce fever, eliminate pain, and minimize metabolic disturbances) • Avoid medications that disturb sleep patterns • Consult with providers to continue behavioral medications as appropriate • Mimic patients' usual bedtime routine as much as possible • Minimize environmental impact on sleep as much as possible
Factors contributing to sleep disturbances in critical care
- Illness (metabolic changes, underlying disease, pain, anxiety, fear, delirium) - Medications (analgesics, antidepressants, beta-blockers, bronchodilators, benzodiazepines, corticosteroids) - environment (noise, staff conversations, television/radio, equipment alarms, frequent care interruptions, lighting, lack of usual bedtime routine, room temp, uncomfortable sleep surface)
Implementation of care for Psychosocial impact (delirium, anxiety, depression)
A. Keep stressors to a minimum. b. Encourage family participation in care. c. Promote a proper sleep-wake cycle. d. Encourage communication, questions, and honest and positive feedback. e. Empower the patient to participate in decisions as appropriate. f. Provide patient and family education about unit expectations and rules, procedures, medications, and the patient’s physical condition. g. Ensure pain relief and comfort h. Provide continuity for care providers. i. Make available the patient’s usual sensory and physical aids, such as glasses, hearing aids, dentures, as these may help prevent confusion.
Medications that may also predispose a patient to delirium
1. Prochlorperazine 2. Diphenhydramine 3. Famotidine 4. Benzodiazepines 5. Opioids 6. Antiarrhythmic medications
Implementation of care for Depression
- to educate the patient and family that most depressions that result during critical illness is not unusual and may be only temporary. - If the family or patient have negative distortions about the illness and treatment, it is wise to correct, clarify, and reassure with realistic information to promote a more hopeful outcome - If you suspect the patient may be suicidal, do clarify with the patient. Oftentimes, when the patient communicates he is feeling suicidal it is a cover for wanting to discuss fear, pain, or loneliness - For further evaluation and intervention, a psychiatric referral is in order.
Predispose the critically ill patient to depression
Social isolation, recent loss, pessimism, financial pressures, history of mood disorder, alcohol or substance abuse/withdrawal, previous suicide attempts, and pain.
Implementation of care for Anxiety
- Applying both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions may alleviate the problem
Goals of pharmacologic therapy for anxiety
To titrate the drug dose to maintain the patient’s cognition and ability to interact with the people around them, to complement pain control, and to assist in promoting sleep
Non-pharmacologic interventions for anxiety
To decrease or control anxiety include breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, imagery, preparatory information, distraction techniques, and use of previous coping methods
Why is it essential to provide information regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatments and procedures?
This helps allay fears and concerns, or at least, puts them into perspective. Through client education, the patient and their family are better able to take a more proactive role in the plan of care.
Why is creating and implementing inter-professional plans of care important?
Improves communication and collaboration in achieving optimal patient outcomes
Designed to facilitate documentation, since they have programs and pages for numerous situations that happen in critical care units
Electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic medication administration records (EMARs
Rule of documentation in ICU
“If it was not documented, it was not done”