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Mrs. Lemone is a 69-year-old patient who has been brought to the ED by ambulance with a change in mental status. She is noted to have a temperature of 104°F (40°C) and is yelling loudly while aggressively thrashing her arms. Her daughter reports that at her baseline, Mrs. Lemone is oriented to person, place, and time and that she is well enough to perform all ADLs without assistance. Her medical history includes mild hypertension controlled by 20 mg of hydrochlorothiazide taken once daily. Her daughter expresses concern about the cost of treatment because her mother does not have much money.

Question 1

Based on an immediate nursing assessment of Mrs. Lemone, what condition will the nurse consider while planning care?

Question 2

Mrs. Lemone is diagnosed with a severe urinary tract infection. The nurse administers fluids, initial antibiotics, and antipyretics as ordered. What outcomes of these interventions would the nurse expect?

Question 3

When preparing for care coordination and transition management, with what members of the interprofessional team may the nurse need to communicate?

 

 

 

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