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Ashley Plunkett C.W. Case Study
1. What may have precipitated C.W.’s gastrointestinal bleeding?
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2. From his history and assessment, identify five signs and symptoms of GI bleeding and
loss of blood volume.
b. Five signs and symptoms of loss of blood volume include: 3. What is the most serious potential complication of C.W.’s bleeding?
4. Calculate C.W.’s mean arterial pressure and explain why this measurement is important.
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Ashley Plunkett C.W. Case Study
b. MAP = 98 + 2(52)/3
c. MAP = 202/3
d. MAP = 67.333 = 67
e. This measurement is important because a MAP between 60-70 mmHg is
necessary to maintain perfusion of the major body organs, (Iggy, p. 643).