Scenario 4 A college freshman living in a dorm, reports high…
Scenario 4 A college freshman living in a dorm, reports high stress due to finals week. The patient states, “My roommate brought me in because I passed out. My stomach hurts really bad.” The patient is drowsy but arousable (GCS 13), and is hyperventilating. The skin is flushed and dry, with poor turgor. Vitals include 92/54 mmHg, HR: 128 bpm,RR: 36/min, deep and labored, Temp: 37.1°C (98.8°F), and O2 Sat: 95% on room air. Weight is 60 kg. The nurse observes the patient’s respiratory status. The type of respiratory pattern the nurse would expect to see if the patient is compensating for their current condition is respirations.