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Rapid Response Case Studies
Your female patient-age 17- is hyperventilating. She tells you she is nauseous & having problems with
diarrhea.
Vital Signs T 97.2 BP 88/40 HR 126 RR
ABGs pH 7.32 CO2 28 HCO3 16 PaO2
Meds No prescriptions but takes laxatives sometimes to help with weight loss
Labs Gluc 78 Na 144 K 3.1 BUN 45 Creat 1.5 SG
KEY QUESTIONS:
What is/are the concern(s) and what needs to be
done about it?
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If the physician ordered Sodium Bicarbonate 1
ampule, how would you feel about giving bicarb IV
push to this patient? Why is this ordered?
What are the priorities for this patient? What
orders would you like the provider to give? Why?