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Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Linda Williams, Paula Hopper

Edition 5ISBN: 978-0803640689
book Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Linda Williams, Paula Hopper cover

Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Linda Williams, Paula Hopper

Edition 5ISBN: 978-0803640689
Exercise 1
Barnes
Mrs. Barnes, a 32-year-old woman, was brought into the emergency department after having been stung multiple times by bees while gardening. She has numerous red welts over her body that she says are itchy. She is very anxious. Her temperature is 99.2°F (37.22°C), blood pressure is 102/58 mm Hg, pulse is 102 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 26 per minute.
1. What might be causing Mrs. Barnes' symptoms?
2. What additional information is needed?
3. What should the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) do to help Mrs. Barnes?
4. What members of the health team should the LPN/LVN anticipate collaborating with?
Explanation
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