A 62-year-old man presents to the ED with extreme fatigue, a…
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A 62-yeаr-оld mаn presents tо the ED with extreme fаtigue, and increased tiredness. Upоn examination, the patient is awake, alert, and oriented. He says, “For the past few months, I have been so tired. I don’thave energy and feel like sleeping all the time.” He admits he has not seen a physician since childhood. He denies food or medication allergies, has no diagnosed medical conditions, takes no prescription medication, and has had no prior surgeries.His vital signs include the following:• heart rate, 51 beats per minute • blood pressure, 136/88 mmHg• respiratory rate, 18 breaths per minute• temperature, 96.8°F• oxygen saturation level by pulse oximetry (SpO2), 98% on room air Test Results A 12- lead ECG was performed. The HCP ordered some more tests based on the patient's clinical manifestations and the results are listed below:• hemoglobin, 14 g/dL • hematocrit, 42%• glucose, 108 mg/dL sodium 139 Potassium 4.2Chest radiograph reveals no abnormalities. The decision is made to admit him to the observation unit for further workup. With the above diagnostic test results and clinical manifestations, what diagnosis could the nurse possibly suspect now?
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