T.A., a 54-year-old Hispanic man, presented to the emergency…
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T.A., а 54-yeаr-оld Hispаnic man, presented tо the emergency department with shоrtness of breath, fever, and a cough that has lasted several days. T.A. is being admitted to the medical unit for treatment of pneumonia and hyperglycemia. He has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). He has been taking the following medications: Metformin 500 mg PO BID; last dose last night Lisinopril 20 mg PO daily; last dose yesterday morning Subjective Data Reports that his home glucometer was lost recently. Reports frequent urination and thirst. Smokes one pack of cigarettes a day. Has sharp pain in the right lower chest upon inspiration. Rates pain as a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. Objective Data Physical Examination Temperature 38.5˚C, pulse 118, respirations 26, blood pressure 136/92 Oxygen saturation 91% on room air Awake and alert, oriented x 4 Weight 86 KG Respirations symmetrical, slightly labored on any exertion, coarse crackles right lower lobes Cough productive of thick yellow sputum Diagnostic Studies Lab values Glucose 788 mg/dL ABG- Ph 7.36, CO2 35, HCO3 18 Hemoglobin A1C 9.2% NA 150 (135-145 meq/L), K 5.4 (3.5-5.2 meq/L), Cl 110 (96-106 meq/L), Mag 1.5 (1.7-2.2 mg/dl) Chest radiography: infiltrates- right lower lobe Which of the following orders will you implement? Choose ALL that apply.
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