Problem:
Im a student nurse. I have a patient with down syndrome on the rehab floor, the primary diagnosis for him is Total hip Arthroplasty. He also has GERD, Hypotension, and sleep apnea. He is on oxygen 2L at night. My assignment is to observe the patient's room and verify and explain if:
Does the patient need the oxygen tube, why?
What complication could exist?
What further assessment needs to be done?