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8. The doctor saw the same thing many times before.
5. Read the case study and answer the questions.
Patient:
female, 58 years
Reason for admission
: suffering chest pains & intermittent breath-
lessness for the past two days
Observations
: VS indicate critical condition
Diagnosis by SHO on duty
: Cardiac failure.
Action taken:
1. Admission to ICU
2. Immediate intubation & mechanical ventilation
Instructions to nurses
: Fit urinary catheter
Note
: Records of temperature and WBC in “Vital Signs” file
1. Why did the patient come to hospital?
2. What did her vital signs indicate?
3. What was the diagnosis of the SHO on duty?
4. What treatment has been given to the patient?
5. What further treatment is the patient going to have?
6. Where have you recorded her temperature and WBC?