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 Provider Prescriptions @ 1130: Admit client to telemetry unit. Place client on a high-calorie diet. Oxygen at 3 L/min via nasal cannula Albuterol 5 mg via nebulizer every 4 hr Prednisolone 60 mg PO daily Obtain 12-lead ECG. Metoprolol 50 mg PO twice daily Place on fall precautions. Collect sputum culture. Azithromycin 500 mg PO daily for 3 days Nurse's Note: 1145 - Client admitted to telemetry unit with diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) due to emphysema. Client states they have been "breathing better" since oxygen applied, but that they "feel weak." Lungs sounds are diminished in bilateral bases. Cough is productive. Vital Signs @ 1145 Temperature 37.1° C (99.7° F)Heart rate 94/minRespiratory rate 22/minBlood pressure 158/88 mm HgOxygen saturation 90% on 3 L/min via nasal cannula 1500: Sputum culture: positive for gram positive aerobic bacteria Nurse's Note: @ 1700 - Client is sweating and states, "I feel hot and nauseous." Client appears fatigued. Color is pale. Lungs sounds are diminished in bases with expiratory wheezes. Cough is productive with larger amounts of whitish yellow in color sputum. Client leans forward to breathe. 1700: Lab Client Result Normal Value Range Sodium 144 mEq/L 136-145 mEq/L Potassium 4.9 mEq/L 3.5-5 mEq/L Calcium 10.2 mg/dL 7.6-10.4 mg/dL WBC 12000 mm³ 5000-10000 mm³ ABG: pH 7.20 7.25-7.45 PCO2 52 mmHg 35-45 mmHg HCO3 25 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L Vital Signs @ 1700: Temperature 38.7° C (101.8° F)Heart rate 96/minRespiratory rate 24/minBlood pressure 146/78 mm HgOxygen saturation 88% on 3 L/min via nasal cannula The nurse is reviewing the client's vital signs and diagnostic and laboratory results. Select the 4 findings that indicate the client’s condition is worsening.
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