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Overview

09/30 0800Client Information:

Medical History: Transient ischemic attack, type 2 diabetes, depression, pulmonary embolism

Social History: Smokes 1 pack/day cigarettes

  • Name: Kirby BaxterAge: 36 yearsProvider: M. McCall MDAllergies: NKDACode Status: Full CodeAdmit Wt: 190 lbs (86.2 kg)BMI: 27.3r
  • Lab & Diagnostics
  • Other

DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTSDateDiagnostic TestFindings09/30 0920 Computed Tomography (CT) Focal cord enlargement at the level of trauma on sagittal T4. Suggested MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for more detailed imaging.

PROVIDER PRESCRIPTIONS & NOTES09/30 0802Prescriptions:

  • Insert two large-bore peripheral IVs
  • 650 mg of acetaminophen by mouth q6h PRN for pain
  • Apply 100% oxygen via nonrebreather mask
  • Complete full neurologic exam
  • Electrocardiogram now
  • Insert indwelling urinary catheter
  • Out of bed to chair three times daily
  • Regular diet

09/30 0925Prescriptions:

  • Morphine 2 mg IV push q3h PRN for pain
  • 0.9% NS 1000 mL IV fluid bolus – infuse over one hour
  • Collect urine sample
  • Orthostatic vital signs - once
  • CBC level
  • Lower the head of the bed
  • Flowsheets
  • Provider
  • Lab & Diagnostics
  • Other

VITAL SIGN TRENDDate TempHRRRBPSpO2O209/30 074598.0 °F (36.7 °C)462888/5299%2L/NC09/30 0930 98.0 °F (36.7 °C)5816 100/80 99% RA

Age: 36 years

Provider: M. McCall MD

Allergies: NKDA

Code Status: Full Code

Admit Wt: 190 lbs (86.2 kg)

BMI: 27.3

NURSING ASSESSMENT & NOTES09/30 0750

Neuro/Cognitive: Alert, oriented to person, place, time, and situation. Slow to answer questions.

Cardiovascular: S1 and S2 sounds present. Denies chest pain. Sinus bradycardia.

Respiratory: Breathing rapid. Equal chest rise and fall.

Genitourinary: 16 F indwelling urinary catheter draining yellow, clear urine.

Neurovascular: Numbness and tingling along with decreased sensation to lower extremities.

Pain: Rates 9/10 pain. “My neck is killing me!”