The RN notices that Mrs. Schmidt is wearing oxygen at 2L NC and breathing comfortably at...

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The RN notices that Mrs. Schmidt is wearing oxygen at 2L NC and breathing comfortably at 16 breaths/minute. She is being treated with IV antibiotics for a RML pneumonia. Alert and oriented X 3. She c/o slight pain on inspiration. Lungs with scattered crackles R>L. She is answering questions coherently and asks you when she is being discharged. 11. What is the most appropriate RN's response? Explain your rationale. (10 POINTS) 1 I 12. Identify what medications the nurse anticipate Mrs. Schmidt to have ordered during this hospitalization & what are the nursing implications for each medication? Explain your rationale (5 POINTS) The RN notices that Mrs. Schmidt is wearing oxygen at 2L NC and breathing comfortably at 16 breaths/minute. She is being treated with IV antibiotics for a RML pneumonia. Alert and oriented X 3. She c/o slight pain on inspiration. Lungs with scattered crackles R>L. She is answering questions coherently and asks you when she is being discharged. 11. What is the most appropriate RN's response? Explain your rationale. (10 POINTS) 1 I 12. Identify what medications the nurse anticipate Mrs. Schmidt to have ordered during this hospitalization & what are the nursing implications for each medication? Explain your rationale (5 POINTS)

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Answer You are now in Oxygen therapy without this therapy ... View the full answer