Patient Information- **Name**: John Smith- **Age**: 68- **Medical History**: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, smoking- **Current Complaints**: Chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue- **Social History**: Lives alone, limited social support- **Vital Signs**: BP: 150/95 mmHg, HR: 90 bpm, RR: 22 breaths/min, Temp: 98.6°F, SpO2: 92% on room air- **Lab Results**: HbA1c: 8.5%, LDL: 160 mg/dL, HDL: 35 mg/dL, Troponin: 0.02 ng/mL (normal), Creatinine: 1.2 mg/dL - Identify any patterns in Mr. Smith’s symptoms and medical history that could indicate a potential underlying condition. 7. **Identifying Missing Information**: - What additional information would you need to gather to have a complete understanding of Mr. Smith’s condition? 8. **Identifying and Managing Risks**: - Identify potential risks in Mr. Smith’s current health status. How would you prioritize and manage these risks? 9. **Identifying Actual and Potential Problems**: - List actual and potential problems that Mr. Smith is currently facing or could face in the near future.

Patient Information- Name: John Smith- Age: 68- Medical History: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, smoking- Current Complaints: Chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue- Social History: Lives alone, limited social support- Vital Signs: BP: 150/95 mmHg, HR: 90 bpm, RR: 22 breaths/min, Temp: 98.6°F, SpO2: 92% on room air- Lab Results: HbA1c: 8.5%, LDL: 160 mg/dL, HDL: 35 mg/dL, Troponin: 0.02 ng/mL (normal), Creatinine: 1.2 mg/dL - Identify any patterns in Mr. Smith’s symptoms and medical history that could indicate a potential underlying condition. 7. Identifying Missing Information: - What additional information would you need to gather to have a complete understanding of Mr. Smith’s condition? 8. Identifying and Managing Risks: - Identify potential risks in Mr. Smith’s current health status. How would you prioritize and manage these risks? 9. Identifying Actual and Potential Problems: - List actual and potential problems that Mr. Smith is currently facing or could face in the near future.

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter4: Basic Immunology And Immunohematology

Section4.4: Tests For Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

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