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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

Section: Chapter Questions

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In full detail please: a 79-year-old Hispanic woman, was admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of shortness of breath and palpitations. The patient lives at home with her daughter. Her daughter states that the patient has been sleeping “most of the day” and has become confused at times over the past 3-4 days. In addition, the patient’s daughter states that her mother has a cough that is worse during the night. Her vital signs are BP:128/76 mm/Hg, HR:134 beats per minute, RR:32 breaths per minute, T: 97.40F (36.3C). The nurse noted bilateral crackles at bases upon lung auscultation and weak peripheral pulses. The doctor diagnoses the patient with pulmonary edema related to left-sided heart failure and the patient is transferred to the coronary care unit (CCU). After 5 days in the hospital, Mrs. Sanchez is discharged to home with her daughter with the following orders: O2 2L/nasal cannula prn for shortness of breath Furosemide 20 mg PO once a day Metoprolol 25 mg PO once a day Digoxin 0.125mg PO once a day 2 gram sodium diet Using the attached template, create a discharge teaching plan for this patient. Discharge Teaching Plan Template 1) Brief description of Diagnosis (in laypersons terms) 2)Activity Management: 3) When to seek Emergency Care

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