SEPSIS CASE STUDY- Betty Louise(GRADED A)

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NUR 401 SEPSIS CASE STUDY- Betty Louise History of the present problem: Betty Louise is an 82- year old female who has been feeling more fatigued for the last couple days and has had a fever for the l... ast 24 hours. She reports feeling full more often and has notices a pink tinge in her urine when she urinates. She denies dysuria but admits to an increase in urinary frequency for over a week. Her daughter brought Mrs. Betty Louise to the emergency department (ED) when her mom did not know what day it was and could not tell her if she had eaten or drank anything all day. Currently, Betty Louise is alert and has no history of dementia or confusion. Social History: Betty Louise lives at home. She is widowed and has a son and daughter who are actively involved with her on a daily basis. When her daughter, who is an RN, stopped by today, Betty Louise had a dizzy spell and fell into the side of the closet door hitting her elbow hard causing a skin tear and bleeding. She did not hit her head, only her elbow, but had to sit down because she remained dizzy. What data from the above histories is important and RELEVANT and have clinical significance to you the RN? [Show More]

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