GCU NUR645E Week 5 Assignment Focused Assessment Latest NUR645E Advanced Health Assessments for Nurse Educators Week 5 Assignment Focused Assessment

GCU NUR645E Week 5 Assignment Focused Assessment Latest NUR645E Advanced Health Assessments for Nurse Educators Week 5 Assignment Focused Assessment

Document a focused history, physical exam, nursing diagnoses, and nursing process of a
case study from NUR-641E: Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse
Educators and compare the differences with a complete assessment.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Case Study

A
22-year-old woman reports being “sick with the flu” for the past 8 days. She is
vomiting several times every day, having difficulty keeping liquids or food
down, and has been using more than the recommended dose of antacids in an attempt
to calm the nausea. She has become severely dehydrated. After fainting at home,
she was taken to a local hospital. An arterial blood gas sample was drawn and
then an IV was placed to help rehydrate her. The arterial blood gas revealed
the following:

Test Result Normal levels

pH 7.5 7.35 – 7.45

PaCO2 40
mm Hg 35-45
mm Hg

PaO2 95
mm Hg 80-100
mm Hg

SaO2 97% 95-100%

HCO3– 32 meq/liter 22-26 meq/liter

How would you classify the patient’s acid-base disturbance
and explain why?

Given the case study, what are the possible factors causing
this acid-base disturbance? Explain the pathophysiology created by these
factors.

How would the renal and respiratory systems try to compensate
for this acid-base disturbance?

What pharmacologic intervention is commonly used to correct
this acid-base disturbance? Describe the pharmacological actions.

Describe the educational needs
for this patient and what your approach will be.

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