nausea, and weakness. The patient has fallen twice in the last week and complains of SOB. The patient has a PMHX of lung cancer with current chemotherapy, COPD, & pack history of 45 years. His vital signs are BP 98/58, HR 114, T97.0, SpO2 93%. Laboratory findings reveal Na 111, Ca 8.5, K 4.8, Mg 1.5, Cl 98, BUN 28, Cr 3.2.   1. What could be a possible cause of the patient’s weakness            – the probable cause to the patients weakness could be    2. Based on the vital signs, current & past medical diagnosis, and presenting symptoms, what is a cause for concern?     3. Is the patient dehydrated? What supports your theory?    4. What are some nursing diagnoses appropriate for this patient?    5. What education would you provide this patient? – 

Question Answered step-by-step A 73-year-old patient comes into the office with a complaint of headache,nausea, and weakness. The patient has fallen twice in the last week and complains of SOB. The patient has a PMHX of lung cancer with current chemotherapy, COPD, & pack history of 45 years. His vital signs are BP 98/58, HR 114, T97.0, SpO2 93%. Laboratory findings reveal Na 111, Ca 8.5, K 4.8, Mg 1.5, Cl 98, BUN 28, Cr 3.2.   1. What could be a possible cause of the patient’s weakness            – the probable cause to the patients weakness could be    2. Based on the vital signs, current & past medical diagnosis, and presenting symptoms, what is a cause for concern?     3. Is the patient dehydrated? What supports your theory?    4. What are some nursing diagnoses appropriate for this patient?    5. What education would you provide this patient? –  Health Science Science Nursing NUR 120 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)