Q13. This NGN Case Study-Safe Medication Administration Wort…
Q13. This NGN Case Study-Safe Medication Administration Worth a Total of 6 points. The answers to questions 13-15 relate to this case study. These next 3 questions require you to use your critical thinkging Name: Ethan Garcia Age: 70 Diagnosis: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Allergies: Penicillin (rash, pruritus)Admitting diagnosis: Exacerbation of CHF Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) Height: 5′ 7” Providers Orders Continue current medications. Monitor daily weights and intake/output. Hold furosemide if systolic BP < 100 mmHg. Report potassium < 3.5 mEq/L or > 5.0 mEq/L. Morning Assessment BP: 93/58 mmHg HR: 86 bpm RR: 20/min O2 Sat: 94% on room air Weight: 69.3 kg (down 0.7 kg from yesterday) Potassium: 3.4 mEq/L Based on the assessment, which medication should the nurse question before administering?