Asked by Alexis Ramos on Sep 28, 2024
A patient has a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which entry should the nurse chart to help with financial reimbursement?
A) Used incentive spirometer to encourage coughing and deep breathing. Lung congested upon auscultation in lower lobes bilaterally. Pulse oximetry 86%. Oxygen per nasal cannula applied at 2 L/min per standing order.
B) Cooperative, patient coughed and deep breathed using a pillow as a splint. Stated, "felt better." Finally, patient had no complaints.
C) Breathing without difficulty. Sitting up in bed watching TV. Had a good day.
D) Status unchanged. Remains stable with no abnormal findings. Checked every 2 hours.
Financial Reimbursement
The process of repaying or compensating healthcare providers for the services they have delivered to patients.
Incentive Spirometer
A device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs, especially after surgery or a lung illness.
Auscultation
The act of listening to the sounds made by the internal organs of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.
- Understand the importance of detailed and accurate charting for both patient care and financial reimbursement.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of detailed and accurate charting for both patient care and financial reimbursement.