NURSING 2571 /CARDIAC ANSWERS

Initial Evaluation Go to: Initial evaluation to elucidate the source of dyspnea was performed and included CBC to establish if an infectious or anemic source was present, CMP to review electrolyte ba lance and review renal function, and arterial blood gas to determine the PO2 for hypoxia and any major acid- base derangement, creatinine kinase and troponin I to evaluate presence of myocardial infarct or rhabdomyolysis, brain natriuretic peptide, ECG, and chest x-ray. Considering that it is winter...