Elena Acosta is a 54-yr. old Hispanic woman with hypertension…
Question Answered step-by-step Elena Acosta is a 54-yr. old Hispanic woman with hypertension… Elena Acosta is a 54-yr. old Hispanic woman with hypertension managed with hydrochlorothiazide. She felt “crummy” and weaker the last 24 hours and called 911 when she began to have mid-sternal chest pain that increased with coughing and developed a harsh productive cough with green phlegm with difficulty breathing.She describes her job as quite stressful. She admits to drinking at least 1-2 alcoholic drinks most days. She has been drinking more and sleeping poorly following her father’s death over a year ago.Initial lab results: WBC 14.5, neutrophils 92%, Hgb 12.9, potassium 3.5, creatinine 1.1, total bili 0.9, ALT 42, chest x-ray revealed RLL infiltrate consistent with pneumonia, blood and sputum cultures collected and pending. Smell of ETOH present on her breath. Blood alcohol level 0.04, urine drug screen negative. She is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia.Day of Admit: Image transcription textPatient Care Begins: Initial AssessmentMedical Unit Current VS: P-Q-R—S—TPain Assessment: T: 101.2… Show more… Show moreDay 2:Image transcription textCurrent VS: 4 Hours Ago: CurrentPQRST: T: 99.0 F/37.2 C T: 98.6 F/37.0C Provoking/Palliative: Br… Show more… Show moreWhich data is relevant for alcohol withdrawal signs and symptoms? What trend do you see in the vital signs that would be consistent with alcohol withdrawal? Explain the pathophysiology behind this trend in vital signs. Health Science Science Nursing PSYCH VN420 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
