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Case Study D.docx – Word Preview Layout References Mailings Review View – A A A E.E.S. 9. * A..A. EE. Paragraph Help Tell me what you want to do Аавьссое) Аавьсебе Аавьсс Лавьссс Аав аавьсес 1 Normal 1 No Spac Heading 1 Heading 2 Tide Subtitle 13 Styles Case Study D Your patient is a 22-year-old Asian female who is in her last year of premed at the local university, Although her grades were poor her first year of college, she is currently an honor student and plans to take the medical school entrance exam in 2 weeks. She presents to the clinic with the following assessment findings: • History of diarrhea since high school. Self treats with Pepto Bismal and Kaopectate. She also limits food and fluid intake because “stress makes my diarrhea worse.” During the last week she has had 3 – 4 loose bowel movements per day and believes this is related to anxiety about the upcoming exam. She states,”I’m always thirsty but I don’t want to drink too much.” Urinary output has decreased and has become dark in color with a strong odor. • Nursing examination temperature 100.5*F (oral), HR 92, RR 18, BP 90/60. Skin and mucous membranes are pale and dry. Weight is 5 pounds less than usual (current weight 125 pounds). Answer the following questions: 1. What abnormal assessment findings are present? 2. What additional information would the nurse want? 3. What should the nurse do after assessing the patient? 4. What potential problems could occur? 5. Identify 2 nursing diagnoses for this patient. One must be either role function, self-concept, or Interdependence mode, I 6. Include goals, interventions, and expected outcomes for this patient. O c G
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