Assessment Description
You are caring for a client with limited mobility and chronic back pain who is scheduled for physical therapy. The client’s current vital signs are: BP 119/68, HR: 78, RR: 16, Temp: 98.6 F, O2 sat: 98% on room air, back pain 2/10. While working with the physical therapist, the client complains of shortness of breath and pain. You reassess the client’s vital signs and find the following: BP 130/60, HR 96, RR, 24, Temp: 98.6 F, O2 sat: 89% on room air, back pain 9/10. Based on the client’s condition, which assessment findings require immediate follow
up? Describe how you would prioritize the client’s complaints. Explain your rationale.
Post three different responses to classmates comparing your thoughts about the assessment findings and prioritization of the client’s complaints. Please avoid duplication.
Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and responses should be 100-150 words.
This discussion question uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the post to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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