NURS MISC - PNEUMOTHORAX CASE STUDY.

NURS MISC - PNEUMOTHORAX CASE STUDY/NURS MISC - PNEUMOTHORAX CASE STUDY. Emergency medical services brought the patient to the hospital. Upon arrival, Mr. Simon is awake and alert and he has a cervical collar in place. His heart rate is elevated at 122 bpm and his respiratory rate is rapid and labored; he has an oxygen saturation of 90% on room air. He complains of pain on the right side of his chest and has notable ecchymosis and a few minor lacerations to the site. When the physician palpates the chest, the patient cries out and says he feels sharp pain. 1. Based on the information provided, outline the most appropriate nursing interventions in order to stabilize this patient. This patient should be up at least 45 degrees to help breathing and should consider giving oxygen 2L/min since the patient has labored breathing and O2 sat is at barely