Scenario: A patient comes into the emergency department rep…
Scenario: A patient comes into the emergency department reporting fever, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The reports returning to the U.S. from a trip to Uganda 7 days ago. He reported having a wonderful time visiting a national park and exploring the caves. His current vital signs are: HR 112, BP 82/68, RR 24, Oxygen saturation 93% on room air. He rates his pain at a 6/10. The patient reports his wife is also not feeling well. Action Indicated Contraindicated Encourage patient to eat a full meal Give intravenous fluids Draw a full set of labs with cultures Place in a shared hospital room Place in airborne precautions Give epinephrine
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