[Answered]: Case Study: The Nursing Process Carlos Sanchez…

Case Study: The Nursing Process Carlos Sanchez (preferred pronouns he, him) is a registered nurse working in an Emergency Department (ED). He is assessing a client who presents with hoarseness, sore throat, shortness of breath, and nasal congestion. Carlos listens to the client’s lung sounds and hears pulmonary congestion. Vital signs are respiratory rate 30 per minute (increased), heart rate 92 beats per minute, and temperature is 101.4°F (38.6°C) (increased). The client’s oxygen saturation is 85% and should be above 90%. The client tells Carlos that his wife has the flu and he has not been sleeping well at night. The client states he did not receive an influenza vaccination this year. Question 1 / 5 Note: You will not have another attempt on this question if you navigate away. Please take your time answering this question before moving forward. Analyzing Cues: Diagnosis/Analysis Which nursing diagnosis needs immediate planning and intervention? Ineffective health management Disturbed sleep pattern Fatigue Impaired gas exchange