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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

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This patient is a 55-year-old male, known to me for several years. He is here, today, for his annual physical examination. Vitals are of concern, as he is showing an elevated blood pressure (152/92 mm Hg) and his weight is 50 pounds over where it should be. Patient complained that he has been feeling sluggish and fatigued more often than not. Patient stated that he has been taking his BP medication and believes that he sleeps well. However, the patient shares that his wife has been complaining recently about his loud snoring and told him that he appears to be breathing irregularly when asleep. I am recommending that he go through diagnostic testing for suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Why should you query this physician and what would you ask? A. Missing detail: Does the patient have OSA or not? B. Missing detail: Does the patient have OSA or not? C. Ambiguous information: Was the wife's assessment accurate? D. Contradictory information: Does the patient have elevated BP or hypertension?

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