Problem
A 52-year-old patient has just arrived in the Emergency Department with complaints of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting over the last few days. His abdomen is distended. He has poor skin turgor and dry mucous membranes. He has not urinated since yesterday. He has felt "dizzy" and "weak" all evening. He thought it might be the flu, but decided to come in because the stomach pains were getting worse. He has signed informed consent for treatment and labs have been drawn.
• What are you on alert for today with this patient?
• Why is this important?
• What are the important assessments to make?
• Why are these assessments important?
• What complications may occur? What could go wrong?
• Relate the assessment data to the potential complications that may occur.
• What interventions will prevent complications?
• How will the interventions prevent complications?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.