You are on scene with a 72-year-old female with a chief comp…
You are on scene with a 72-year-old female with a chief complaint of nausea and generalized weakness. The patient’s history is significant for cardiac disease and kidney stones. The patient currently takes Flolan by continuous infusion for a diagnosis of primary pulmonary hypertension. Current assessment findings reveal 3+ pitting edema in the lower extremities, jugular venous distention, and clear lung sounds. The 12-lead EKG shows P-wave enlargement in Leads II, III, and AVF. Based upon assessment findings and history, your initial field impression of this patient should be: