Chapter 6: Knowledge Integration

Case Study: Pregnant Adult Client

 

Please note: The following documentation exercise has extended columns for interactivity. A vital signs documentation record would have narrow columns and rows as you have seen in previous case studies.

1430 hrs, August 14, 20xx

  • T 37.1°C axilla
  • RR 14 (shallow breathing)
  • P 92 (radial), regular rhythm, 2+ force, Sp02 97%
  • BP 134/90 mm Hg (right arm, sitting position)

1435 hrs, August 14, 20xx

  • BP 132/90 mm Hg right arm in sitting position, P 92 (radial)
  • BP 128/88 mm Hg left arm in sitting position, P 88 (radial)

 

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