NURSES PROGRESS NOTES
Patient’s Name: John Kanaman Age: 42 Sex: M Bed # 15 Hosp. # 2021-123456789
DATA/ TIME FOCUS D= Data A= Action R= Response
11/16/21 Ineffective Airway D- Received in the ER awake, felt dizzy and very weak.
8:01 am Clearance - Vital signs were as follows:
BP= 90/50mmHg
HR= 112 bpm
RR= Ambu bag (AB)
Temp= 36.4°C
Oxygen saturation of 92%
- Airway was compromised and RT placed an
endotracheal tube.
- Stridor were heard bilateral upon auscultation.
A- Vital signs were monitored.
- Laboratory results were monitored.
- Breath sounds were auscultated.
- Positioned in semi-Fowler’s or high Fowler’s position.
- Assisted with turning and deep breathing or coughing
exercises.
- Environmental pollution from sources such as dust,
smoke, and feather pillows were kept in minimum.
- Provided with oxygen therapy as prescribed.
- Administered medications as prescribed.
- Collaborated with a respiratory therapist for
consultation. G.Moreno
GIA M. MORENO
HNU-CHS-NSG
4:00 pm R- Patient was still not able to maintain airway patency
and improve airway clearance as evidenced by
respiratory rate with the of use of an Ambu Bag.
11/17/21 Ineffective Airway D- Vital signs were as follows:
8:01 am Clearance BP= 110/60 mmHg
HR= 75 bpm
RR= Ambu bag (AB)
Temp= 37°C
Oxygen saturation of 99%
A- Vital signs were monitored.
- Laboratory results were monitored.
- Breath sounds were auscultated.
- Positioned in semi-Fowler’s or high Fowler’s position.
- Assisted with turning and deep breathing or coughing
exercises.
- Environmental pollution from sources such as dust,
smoke, and feather pillows were kept in minimum.
- Provided with oxygen therapy as prescribed
- Administered medications as prescribed
- Collaborated with a respiratory therapist for
consultation.
G.Moreno
GIA M. MORENO
HNU-CHS-NSG
4:00 pm R- Patient was still not able to maintain airway patency
and improve airway clearance as evidenced by
respiratory rate with the of use of an Ambu Bag.
11//18/21 Ineffective Airway D- Vital signs were as follows:
8:01 am Clearance BP= 100/60 mmHg
HR= 87 bpm
RR= 24 cpm
Temp= 37.3°C
A- Vital signs were monitored.
- Laboratory results were monitored.
- Breath sounds were auscultated.
- Positioned in semi-Fowler’s or high Fowler’s position.
- Assisted with turning and deep breathing or coughing
exercises.
- Environmental pollution from sources such as dust,
smoke, and feather pillows were kept in minimum.
- Provided with oxygen therapy as prescribed.
- Administered medications as prescribed.
- Collaborated with a respiratory therapist for
consultation.
G.Moreno
GIA M. MORENO
HNU-CHS-NSG
4:00 pm R- Patient was able to improve airway patency and
airway clearance as evidenced by presence of respiratory
rate of 23 cpm without the use of an Ambu Bag.