Admission Orders Template For Primary Diagnosis Hospital-Acq
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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