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    Patient presented with cold, bluish skin after a near drowning incident. The patient had impaired gas exchange and required assistance with breathing along with oxygen supplementation. Medical staff monitored the patient's respiratory status closely and were prepared to intubate and provide mechanical ventilation if the patient's condition declined further.

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    Patient presented with cold, bluish skin after a near drowning incident. The patient had impaired gas exchange and required assistance with breathing along with oxygen supplementation. Medical staff monitored the patient's respiratory status closely and were prepared to intubate and provide mechanical ventilation if the patient's condition declined further.

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    Patient presented with cold, bluish skin after a near drowning incident. The patient had impaired gas exchange and required assistance with breathing along with oxygen supplementation. Medical staff monitored the patient's respiratory status closely and were prepared to intubate and provide mechanical ventilation if the patient's condition declined further.

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    NCP Near Drowning

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    Patient presented with cold, bluish skin after a near drowning incident. The patient had impaired gas exchange and required assistance with breathing along with oxygen supplementation. Medical staff monitored the patient's respiratory status closely and were prepared to intubate and provide mechanical ventilation if the patient's condition declined further.

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    INHALATION INJURY – NEAR DROWNING

    Patient’s Data: PE Findings:

    -cold and bluish skin

    Impaired Gas
    Exchange related to

    Patient will maintain relaxed Client will maintain optimal gas


    breathing, responsive
    mentation or no further decline exchange, as evidenced by
    in the level of consciousness arterial blood gases (ABGs)
    within client’s usual range,
    oxygen saturation.of 90% or
    higher
    Note patient’s
    respiratory rate,
    depth, and rhythm.

    Maintain the patient’s Monitor for signs of Anticipate the


    airway and assist with Provide oxygenation Monitor oxygen Provide suctioning
    respiratory difficulties such need for
    ventilation as needed as ordered. saturation and as per client’s
    as nasal flaring, stridor, intubation and
    while protecting the ABGs as ordered. need only.
    retractions, and the use of mechanical
    cervical spine. accessory muscles. ventilation.

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