The physician returns to reexamine J.O. Because J.O.'s status is deteriorating despite the application of
oxygen and the administration of the IV medications, the physician writes to transfer J.O. to the ICu for
ventilator support.
You accompany J.O. on the transfer to the ICU. Why would you do this? Outline the report
you would provide to the ICU nurse.
An in-person, hand-off report would assist in meeting National Patient Safety Goal 2, which requires
effective communication between health care professionals.
You would first identify yourself, and then explain that J.O. is experiencing respiratory distress
from a suspected fat embolism. State that he is postoperative day 2 after ORIF of the right femur
and review his concurrent injuries; then give current VS, and details of his respiratory examination
findings, including assessment items that are changing and the time frame of those changes. You
need to detail the interventions that J.O. has undergone and review his current status, including all
of his current care needs.
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