NG Tube
What is the full name of NG tube
Why was there a R. neck dressing OTA?
Because pt was decannulated.
What classification is hydromorphone
Nacroctic
Why would her hemoglobin be low?
Due to bleeding from surgery and post-surgery
What should you keep head of bed at?
45 degrees
How many dressings were done?
3 different dressings
Why is Cefazolin given
Prophylatic Measure
Why is calcium being high a problem now with her health history?
Total thyroidectomy, no parathyroid gland to balance high calcium levels
What can happen if you do not keep head of bed high?
Risk of aspiration
How would a neck flap have as a dressing?
Island dressing (adaptic, 4X4 gauze, cling)
Why is Enoxaparin a precaution for this patient
Hx of severe bleeding from procedure and low hemoglobin
Why is her creatine level low
Possibly due to her poor nutritional intake, especially having the NG tube
The purpose of a NG tube is for feeding, prevention of nausea, vomiting, and gastric distention following surgery, etc from the stomach.
True
What type of feedings were done?
Bolus feedings