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Question

Complete the NGN Concept map based on the scenario below. Include 5 possible medications this patient would be on based on her medical history and diagnosis. Include the adverse side effects. Case Study Scenario An 85-year-old female patient who lives alone was found on the bathroom floor by her daughter who came to visit her this morning. EMS was called and she was brought to the ER. The patient has an occipital laceration which the daughter belives could be from striking her head on the pedestal sink. The patient arrived in the ER on a non-rebreather mask. She has a known history of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and congestive heart failure. Her Glasgow Coma Scale measured 12, eye opening is noted in response to sound, she is disoriented and shows inappropriate verbal response, motor movement appropriate for commands. Upon initial exam you find that the patient has unequal pupils and an occipital laceration that is oozing bright red blood through the bandage placed by EMS. Your initial orders from the MD are: establish IV access, obtain head CT, draw the following labs: CBC, Complete Metabolic Profile.