Admission Orders Template For Primary Diagnosis Hospital-Acq

Admission Orders Templateprimary Diagnosishospital Acquired Pneumonia

Admission Orders Templateprimary Diagnosishospital Acquired Pneumonia

Primary Diagnosis: Hospital Acquired Pneumonia

Status/Condition: Hemodynamically stable

Code Status: Full Code

Allergies: NKA

Admit to Unit: Telemetry

Diet: Cardiac diet

IV Fluids: Sodium Chloride 0.9% 1,000 ml IV continuous at 100 ml/hr

Critical Drips: No critical drips at this time

Respiratory: 4L nasal cannula to maintain oxygen saturation above 96% continuously; oxygen saturation monitoring (oxymetry)

Medications:

  • Discontinue Ciprofloxacin
  • Start Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5 mg IV every 6 hours
  • Tobramycin 5 mg/kg IV every 24 hours
  • Vancomycin 15 mg/kg IV every 12 hours
  • Continue lisinopril 10 mg orally twice daily (home dose)
  • Lovenox 40 mg subcutaneously daily

Laboratory and Microbiology: After culture results, blood and sputum reports with sensitivity to piperacillin/tazobactam will determine further management. If sensitivities confirm activity, discontinue Tobramycin and Vancomycin, and continue piperacillin/tazobactam to complete a 10-day course.

Nursing Orders

Vital signs every 4 hours; pulse oximetry continuous; weigh patient upon admission; reorient PRN; intake and output every shift; assess IV site every shift; cardiac monitoring on telemetry for 24 hours with re-assessment; obtain consent for procedures as needed; implement bleeding precautions; fall precautions; bathroom privileges with assistance; repeat blood cultures and sputum specimens; placement of PICC line; consult case management and social work for potential discharge home with Home Health services to complete the antibiotic course.

Follow-Up Laboratory Tests

  • Chest X-ray
  • Chest CT
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC)
  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
  • Repeat blood and sputum cultures

Consultations

  • Infectious Disease specialist for antibiotic management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Endocrinology for management of hypothyroidism, as patient is not taking medication at home

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Educate the patient on adhering to a cardiac diet due to hypertension and importance of completing prescribed antibiotics at home. Discuss medication adherence, recognition of infection symptoms, and lifestyle modifications.

Discharge Planning and Follow-Up Care

Schedule follow-up appointment with primary care provider within one week after discharge. Ensure patient understands medication regimen, outpatient follow-up, and signs that require urgent evaluation.

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