Laboratory Test Results Hgb 11.8 g/dL Hot 36% ESR 48 mm/hr Sodium 141 meq/L Potassium 4.7 meq/L Chloride 101 meq/L BUN 33 mg/dL Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL…

Question Answered step-by-step Case Scenario – Hyperthyroidism with Graves’ DiseaseK.B. is a 65-year-old man admitted to the hospital after a 5-day episode of “the flu” with symptoms of dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, and fatigue. K.B. was diagnosed with Graves’ disease 6 months ago and placed on methimazole 15 mg/day. His other past medical history includes heart failure and hypertension requiring antihypertensive medications; however, he says that he has not been taking these medications on a regular basis. Vital signs are: 150/90, 124 irregular, 20, 100.2° F (37.9° C). Admission assessment findings are: height 5 ft, 8 in (173 cm); weight 132 lb (60 kg); appears anxious and restless; loud heart sounds; 1+ pitting edema noted in bilateral lower extremities; diminished breath sounds with fine crackles in the posterior bases. Image transcription textLaboratory Test Results Hgb 11.8 g/dLHot 36% ESR 48 mm/hr Sodium 141meq/L Potassium 4.7 meq/… Show more… Show moreImage transcription textPhysician’s Orders Propranolol 20 mgPO q6h Dexamethasone 10 mg IV q6hMethimazole 15 mg/day t… Show more… Show moreInterpret K.B.’s laboratory results.Which of the provider orders above will you question? Explain.Identify 4 priority problems that will guide K.B.’s nursing care. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 126 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)