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486 CASE SCENARIO. PNEUMONIA/ RHABDOMYOLYSIS /SEPSIS.

KINGDOM OF GOD HOSPITAL, LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA 900000. INTERDISCIPLINARY KARDEX.AGE/SEX KARDEX. Age/Sex 68years man. Resuscitation Status: Limited DNR. Account number Q00454987. MR# Q0006962243. Admission date:01/31/21 @0340am. Status: Inpatient admission. Location ICU – MedTelemetry. Room : 42113. Attending doctor: Tumtum,Worry. Weight: 86lbs . Height:5feet 7inches. Allergy: NKDA. Primary diagnosis:Rhabdomyolysis, Pneumonia, Sepsis. ( Altered mental status) Secondary diagnosis:ESRD/HTN/ …

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DOCUMENTATION OF INTAKE AND OUTPUT. NURSING ( IN MY PERSPECTIVE)

WHY IS INTAKE AND OUTPUT IMPORTANT?. 1.For accurate measurements of critically ill patients. 2.Adequate record of incontinent patients. 3.Prevent infection in patients with pressure ulcers. 4.To monitor for renal patients. 4.Monitor intake and output of cardiology patients for example CHF( Congestive heart failure) 5.Monitor for urine concentration and consistency,urinary retention. Follow up with Houdini FOLEY …

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