Assignment
Part A
Mr. Sweet, 38 years old, is brought to the Emergency Department unresponsive. He has a history of Type 1 diabetes and has been sick for the last 3 days. On admission his Blood sugar is 532, Potassium is 7.2 and ABG results include pH 7.08, Bicarb 12, and CO2 28. His VS are HR 116, BP 107/64, RR 36 Deep and rapid, and Temp 101.5. Answer the following questions
a. What interventions do expect to be ordered for Mr. Sweet? Why?
b. What type of acid-base disturbance does he have?
c. What do you think is Mr. Sweet's Medical Diagnosis?
Part B
Emergency Contraception:
A16 year old reports to the local Family Planning clinic with concerns regarding pregnancy. She relates she had unprotected intercourse 2 nights ago and believes she may be 'fertile'. She wants to learn more about the 'morning after pill'
a. What additional information should you obtain from her?
b. What do you know about emergency contraception and the side effects?
c. What educational points should you provide to her?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.