Fundamentals N 100 Christopher Parrish Documentation Assignments

This study source was downloaded by 100000802832151 from CourseHero.com on 11-07-2022 02:40:43 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/76152729/Christopher-Parrish-Jessica-Carlos-docx/ Christopher ParrishDocumentation Assignments1. Document your focused gastrointestinal and dietary assessment of Christopher Parrish.o Vital signs o Inspect abdomen and auscultate bowel sounds o Palpate abdomen and question about last bowel movement o Inspect NGT tubing on the outside and assess placement via checking mouth and inspectnares as well o Aspirate NGT for placement inspection and flush o Ask patients eating habits and understanding of diet order o Keep patient in semi or full fowlers position to reduce risk of aspiration o Find out what patient knows about aspiration risk and educate as need o Administer medication o Administer fluid 2. Document two nursing diagnoses for this patient. Risk for aspiration as evidenced by NGT Impaired nutrion lower that body requirerment r/t disease and evidenced by loss of appetite and weight loss3. Document your priorities for care of this patient. Obtain vital signs and assessment of abdomen and NGT Continuous respiratory status monitoring Maintain adequate nutrition by ensuring proper tube feeding is provided Administer prescribed medications as ordered Assessing tube correct tube placement before meals Assess bowel sounds continuously Provide required education of diet, aspiration and NGT