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CASE STUDY Nurse’s Note: 1015 – 68-year-old male client brou…

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CASE STUDY Nurse's Nоte: 1015 - 68-yeаr-оld mаle client brоught to the emergency depаrtment by significant other. Client reports waking up this morning and being "unable to breathe." The client was treated for bronchitis 3 weeks ago by their primary care provider. Client reports no pain, nausea, vomiting, or difficulty urinating. Last bowel movement was yesterday. Skin is cyanotic and client is diaphoretic. Clubbing of nail beds present. Lungs are diminished in bilateral bases. Client has a productive cough. Sputum is thick, whitish-yellow color. Pedal pulses 2+ bilaterally. Skin turgor greater than 2 seconds. Labs, chest x-ray (CXR), and arterial blood gas (ABG) obtained. History and Physical: 1015 - Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism; Bronchitis 3 weeks ago was treated with antibiotics; Smoker for past 40 years, smokes 2 packs per day; Denies daily alcohol use. Vital Signs @ 1015  Temperature 37.1° C (98.8° F)Heart rate 100/minRespiratory rate 26/minBlood pressure 164/90 mm HgOxygen saturation 84% on room air  Diagnostic Results: 1030  Lab Client Result Normal Value Range Sodium 142 mEq/L 136-145 mEq/L Potassium 4.8 mEq/L 3.5-5 mEq/L Calcium 9.5 mg/dL 7.6-10.4 mg/dL Hemoglobin 16 g/dL 14-18 g/dL Hematocrit 46% 40%-52% WBC 7000 mm³ 5000-10000 mm³ ABG: pH 7.25 7.25-7.45 PCO2 50 mmHg 35-45 mmHg HCO3 24 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L 1045 - CXR: hyperinflation of lungs with flattened diaphragm Which of the following findings require immediate action? (Select All That Apply)

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