Long-term care facility, Mary McBeth, a 72-year-old,

Long-term care facility

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Mary McBeth, a 72-year-old, presents to the NurseThink® Healthcare Emergency Department from the long-term care facility, with severe nausea and vomiting. Mary has a history of chronic kidney disease, diagnosed at 65-years of age. Treatment options for Mary have been aimed at preventing worsening of her kidney function. Currently, she takes medication for blood pressure, cholesterol, peripheral edema, and bone loss. Mary is hypertensive with a heart rate of 100 beats per min. Her laboratory test results are as follows: pH 7.28, sodium bicarbonate 16 mEq/L, glucose 100 mg/dL, BUN 30 mg/dL, and Creatine 2.1 mg/dL. Mary is admitted to the hospital for further testing and treatment.

1. What are the Top 3 priority assessment or cues for Mary?

2. What are the Top 3 priority nursing actions for Mary?

3. Develop a hand-off SBAR report and post to the forum.

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