[Answered]: K.B

K.B. is a 65-year-old man admitted to the hospital after a 5-day episode of “the flu” with symptoms of dyspnea on excretion, palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, and fatigue. K.B. Was diagnosed with Graves’ disease 6 months ago and placed on methimazole (Tapazole) 15mg/day. His other medical history includes, HTN requiring hypertensive medications. However, he says that he has not been taking his medications on a regular basis. Vital signs (VS): 150/100,124 regular, 20, 100.2° F (37.9°C). Admission assessment findings: height 5 ft, 8in (173 cm); weight 132 lbs. (60kg); appears anxious and restless; 1+ pitting edema noted in bilateral lower extremities; diminished breath sounds with fine crackles in the posterior bases. K.B. begins to cry when he tells you he recently lost his wife; you notice someone has punched several more holes in his belt so he could tighten it.