Analyzing Cues Jason’s most recent laboratory results identify a serum creatinine of 1.7, indicating that Jason may be dehydrated. The nurse obtains additional assessment data regarding his hydration status and observes that Jason’s urine output has been less than 50 mL/hour. The nurse observes that Jason remains diaphoretic and his forehead is cool and moist to the touch. The nurse is also able to obtain Jason’s manual blood pressure and auscultate an apical pulse. Patient Information Vital Signs Jason is an 18-year-old male college student. He recently fell and wounded his leg for which he did not seek medical help. He presented to the ER yesterday with a superficial temporal artery temp of 39.00C (102.20F), regular RR of 22, BP 98/60, radial pulse of 80, a rash and shivering, a serum creatinine of 1.5 and WBC level of 6000. Jason reports that he has been sitting in front of the air conditioner in the car because he has felt so hot. That, along with “pain in my leg where I cut it” are his only verbalized complaints. Jason reported to the ER nurse that at home he takes Extra Strength Tylenol for the pain in his leg and that he recently started taking a new over-the-counter medication called Kaopectate for constipation. He reports no other past medical history. Considering all assessment findings, which findings are consistent with dehydration? Select all that apply. HR elevated above Jason’s baseline Pulse oximeter unable to measure SpO2 BP elevated above Jason’s baseline BP below Jason’s baseline RR below Jason’s baseline HR below Jason’s baseline
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