An 82 year old male, was admitted to the emergency department of Lutton Hospital yesterday, the 9th of August for investigation of palpitations and…
Question Answered step-by-step An 82 year old male, was admitted to the emergency department of LuttonHospital yesterday, the 9th of August for investigation of palpitations and dizziness. On admission to the emergency department, the patient explained that it felt like his heart was “racing and bouncing” in his chest.The client has the following medical history:• atrial fibrillation (AF)• hypertension• hyperlipidaemia• depression• and has recently been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)When you meet the client, you take his observations and find:Temperature: 36.7 degrees Celsius Pulse:108bpm (irregular)Respirations: 16 breaths/ min at restBlood pressure: 98/60 mmHg SpO2:96% on room airHeight: 179cmWeight: 78kgsBlood test results from this morning:• indicate that Mr Horvat is currently experiencing moderate renal impairment.• INR 2.9The question is:Assess client’s medication chart. With consideration to the case scenario, identify and explain two (2) significant risks that may be associated with the use of these medicines. And describe the strategies a nurse may implement to prevent and/or manage the risks identified. Has been given once at the hospital:Digoxin 125 mcg via IVClient has been taking these medication for the past 10 yearsWarfarin 4mg daily Metoprolol 50mg twice dailyRamipril 5mg twice dailyAtorvastatin 40mg nocteCitalopram 20mg daily Health Science Science Nursing HNN 215 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


