Answered: ituation (#s 1 – 20): Mrs Juana dela…

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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Situation (#s 1 – 20): Mrs Juana dela Cruz, unemployed, age 33, entered the emergency room with complaints of nausea and vomiting and mild to moderate chest pain. She also has choledolithiasis (gallstones in the bile duct). She answers questions appropriately but cannot recall her past medications. Initial assessment revealed scattered crackles bilaterally throughout the lung bases and +1 pitting peripheral edema bilaterally in the lower extremities. She is 8 Kg (18 lbs) heavier than her estimated weight of 74 kg (164 lbs). BP: 140/90 mmHg, HR: 116 bpm, Respirations: 25 breaths/min, Temperature: 38.7oC/axilla, SPO2: 91%. Cholesterol is 250mg/dL, triglycerides is 200 mg/dL, and LDL is 212 mg/dL. HDL 55 mg/dL. Serum Albumin is 2.8 g/dL.

Choose 3 signs that are DIRECTLY RELATED to hypoalbuminemia.

A. Crackles in the lung bases
B. Fever
C. Pitting Edema
D. Nausea and vomiting
E. Alert and forgetful
F. Weight gain
G. Chest pain

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