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spouse for changes in mental status from his baseline. The client's wife reports that he woke at 0600 to complete his morning routine. At approximately 1100 he became unaware of his surroundings and began sweating profusely and slurring his words. Breath sounds are clear but noted with a fruity citrus odor and deep rapid respirations. Sinus tachycardia per cardiac monitor. He is awake and alert, pupils equal and reactive to light. Vital Signs Time Temp P RR B/P Pulse oximeter 1200 99.5° F (37.5 °C) 118 32 97/66 89% on RA Medications Empagliflozin 10 mg PO daily Sitagliptin/ metformin 50-1000 mg PO daily Valsartan 160 mg PO daily Which 4 findings are most significant? Lung sounds History of type Il diabetes Respiratory status Circulation Pupils Temperature Mental status Medications

spouse for changes in mental status from his baseline. The client's wife reports that he woke at 0600 to complete his morning routine. At approximately 1100 he became unaware of his surroundings and began sweating profusely and slurring his words. Breath sounds are clear but noted with a fruity citrus odor and deep rapid respirations. Sinus tachycardia per cardiac monitor. He is awake and alert, pupils equal and reactive to light. Vital Signs Time Temp P RR B/P Pulse oximeter 1200 99.5° F (37.5 °C) 118 32 97/66 89% on RA Medications Empagliflozin 10 mg PO daily Sitagliptin/ metformin 50-1000 mg PO daily Valsartan 160 mg PO daily Which 4 findings are most significant? Lung sounds History of type Il diabetes Respiratory status Circulation Pupils Temperature Mental status Medications

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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A 73-year-old male with a history of type II diabetes presented to the emergency department due to a change in mental status. Nurses' Notes 1200 73-year-old male with a history of diabetes type II brought to the emergency department by spouse for changes in mental status from his baseline. The client's wife reports that he woke at 0600 to complete his morning routine. At approximately 1100 he became unaware of his surroundings and began sweating profusely and slurring his words. Breath sounds are clear but noted with a fruity citrus odor and deep rapid respirations. Sinus tachycardia per cardiac monitor. He is awake and alert, pupils equal and reactive to light. Vital Signs Time Temp P RR B/P Pulse oximeter 1200 99.5° F (37.5 °C) 118 32 97/66 89% on RA Medications Empagliflozin 10 mg PO daily Sitagliptin / metformin 50-1000 mg PO daily Valsartan 160 mg PO daily Which 4 findings are most significant? Lung sounds History of type Il diabetes. Respiratory status Circulation Pupils Temperature Mental status Medications
Transcribed Image Text:A 73-year-old male with a history of type II diabetes presented to the emergency department due to a change in mental status. Nurses' Notes 1200 73-year-old male with a history of diabetes type II brought to the emergency department by spouse for changes in mental status from his baseline. The client's wife reports that he woke at 0600 to complete his morning routine. At approximately 1100 he became unaware of his surroundings and began sweating profusely and slurring his words. Breath sounds are clear but noted with a fruity citrus odor and deep rapid respirations. Sinus tachycardia per cardiac monitor. He is awake and alert, pupils equal and reactive to light. Vital Signs Time Temp P RR B/P Pulse oximeter 1200 99.5° F (37.5 °C) 118 32 97/66 89% on RA Medications Empagliflozin 10 mg PO daily Sitagliptin / metformin 50-1000 mg PO daily Valsartan 160 mg PO daily Which 4 findings are most significant? Lung sounds History of type Il diabetes. Respiratory status Circulation Pupils Temperature Mental status Medications
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