Mr. & Mrs. Ozera have been married for fifteen years. Mrs. Ozera is a full-time mother and home schools her five children. Mr. Ozera is a full-time engineer at the local power plant. 

Background

Mr. & Mrs. Ozera have been married for fifteen years. Mrs. Ozera is a full-time mother and home schools her five children. Mr. Ozera is a full-time engineer at the local power plant.

Michael Ozera is a 40-year-old  Romanian male. He has presented to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath, fever, chills, and pain. He reports having an upper respiratory infection for the past two weeks, and is expectorating copious amounts of sputum.

Background:

Client has no previous significant medical history. Client has a primary medical provider. Client states he began having shortness of breath and pain two days ago. He is allergic to Penicillin medications and is a full code status. He denies smoking and denies alcohol consumption.

Admission Assessment:
Vital Signs: T= 101.5
BP= 136/86
P= 106
R= 24
Oxygen Saturation= 93% (on 2L/min via nasal cannula)
Pain= 7/10

lung sounds.has crackles

Questions to be answered

• For this discussion question, you will be reviewing both the Ozera Family profile and Mr. Ozera’s profile.

Answer the following questions after reviewing Mr. Ozera’s situation, background and assessment.

1. Which data deviated from expected findings, suggesting a need for further investigation?
2. Which additional information should the nurse gather?
3. What other health care team members could you collaborate with to help this client?
4. What possible cultural considerations should you consider during your assessment and care for this client