Case Study #2 Mrs. Hogan is a 68 yr old female who was brought to the Emergency Room by her family for ongoing nausea and dehydration. Her past…

Question Answered step-by-step Case Study #2 1.)   What is the cause of Mrs. Hogan’s elevated creatinine and why?Mrs. Hogan is a 68 yr old female who was brought to the Emergency Room by her family for ongoing nausea and dehydration. Her past medical history is significant for hypertension, Type II diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia. She was recently bit by a cat, causing cellulitis, and had been receiving IV Vancomycin at the local infusion therapy center. Per her daughter, she has received 3 of the 7 doses of IV Vancomycin at the local infusion center. During this time, she has been quite nauseous and not eating or drinking much. Per the patient, her urine output is “about the same.” Initial laboratory studies showed an unremarkable CBC and electrolyte panel showing Na: 137, K: 5.2, Chloride: 99, Cr: 1.9 (baseline 0.7), BUN: 31, and glucose: 89. 2.)   Which stage would this be considered and why? Pre-renal, Intra-renal, or Post-Renal; are there any further laboratory values that would be helpful in determining this aspect?3.)   What is happening to the nephrons during this acute event and is the damage reversible? Please explain Health Science Science Nursing NURS 618 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)