Reports of nausea and vomiting for past several weeks

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A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 19-year-old client who is at 18 weeks of gestation. Exhibit 1 Nurses' Notes Client presents with reports of nausea and vomiting for the past several weeks, which has worsened in severity. Client states that they have been unable to retain even clear fluids for the past 48 hr. Client reports no pain. Client reports a history of migraines and asthma. Exhibit 2 Diagnostic-Results Blood glucose 110 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL) Hct (37% to 47%) Hgb 18 g/dL (12to 16 g/dL) Potassium 3.2 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Urinalysis: Ketones positive (none) Protein negative (none) Exhibit 3 Vital Signs Temperature 36.7 C (98 F) Heart rate 112/min Respiratory rate 20/min Blood pressure 92/52 mm Hg.

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