Your institution uses electronic charting. Based on the assessment given, which of the following systems would you mark as "abnormal" as you document your findings? Mark abnormal findings with an X and provide a brief narrative
Ans:
?Neurologic
?XRespiratory Respiration rate 24, but unlabored on 2 L O2/NC with Spo2 90%. Breath sounds are absent in lower left lobe (LLL) posteriorly—otherwise, clear to auscultation throughout.
?Cardiovascular
?XGastrointestinal Bowel sounds are hypoactive. Abdomen is distended, firm, and tender in a diffuse fashion to light palpation, with guarding noted.
?Genitourinary
?Musculoskeletal
?XSkin Skin is cool, diaphoretic, and pale with poor skin turgor; mucous membranes are dry.
?XPsychosocial is restless and alert
?XPain lying on her right side in a semi-fetal position; guarding
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