Chief Complaint: Fatigue and Dyspnea with ExertionHistory of Present Illness: Anika Hernandez (pronouns she/her/hers), 36 years old, was admitted to the medical-surgical unit for complications post-gastric bypass surgery 3 months ago; Reports weight loss of 32 pounds (14.5 kg) since surgery and new onset of dyspnea on exertionReview of Systems:General: FatigueNeurological: Alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation (A&O x 4); Pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation (PERRLA)Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm (RRR); S1 S2 present; Sinus tachycardia on monitorRespiratory: Respirations even and unlabored at rest; Lungs clear to auscultation (CTA)Gastrointestinal: Within normal limits; Reports regular bowel movementsGenitourinary: Within normal limits (WNL); Last menstrual period (LMP) was 1 week agoIntegumentary: Pale and cool skin; Capillary refill less than 3 seconds; No bruising noted.Home Medications: Calcium carbonate, vitamin C, birth control, acetaminophen PRN Lab Normal Values Results 01/13/XX 1530 White Blood Cells (WBCs) 4,000–10,000 mm3 8,300 mm3 Red Blood Cells (RBCs) 4.2–5.9 cells/L 3.6 cells/L Hemoglobin (Hgb) 12.0–17.0 g/dL 7.4 g/dL Hematocrit ( Hct ) 36–51% 28% Platelets 150,000–350,000 mm3 350,000 mm3 Sodium 135–145 mEq /L 141 mEq /L Potassium 3.5–5.0 mEq /L 3.5 mEq /L Calcium 9–10.5 mg/dL 8.0 mg/dL Chloride 98–106 mEq /L 101 mEq /L Drag the findings that require immediate follow-up to the box on the right. Findings Findings That Require Immediate Follow-up Hemoglobin level Last menstrual period Cardiac rhythm Potassium level Blood glucose Respiratory rate Weight loss Hematocrit level
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