Hansel Jeong (pronouns he/him/his), 52 years old Chief Complaint: Fever, chills, dyspnea, and backache History of Present Illness: Hansel reports symptoms of fever, chills, shortness of breath, generalized weakness, and a backache. Medical History: Right total knee replacement last week and received a blood transfusion during the hospital stay. Left total knee replacement 2 years ago with blood transfusion during that hospitalization. Otherwise, no significant history. Social History: Exercises one time per week; Work is desk job; Drinks 3-4 alcoholic drinks per week Family History: Family history of cancer Vital Signs: Blood pressure 100/64 mmHg, heart rate 112 bpm, respiratory rate 20 bpm, temperature 100.1 °F (38.4 °C) oral General Appearance: Client appears fatigued, with pallor Respiratory: Tachypnea noted Musculoskeletal: Tenderness to lower back noted Eyes: Scleral icterus present Drag the findings that require immediate follow-up to the box on the right. Findings Immediate Follow-up Required Vital signs Chills Backache Dyspnea Alcohol consumption Activity level Scleral icterus Drag and drop the correct answers into the boxes. You can also click the correct answer, then the box where it should go.
[Answered]: Hansel Jeong (pronouns he/him/his), 52 years old…
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