Victim of multiple medical errors

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Scanning the Environment) "Linwood Addttoidx is a 39-year-old Iraq war veteran who was admitted to the ABC Hospital five days ago with acute pancreatitis. Since then, he has developed renal failure, respiratory distress, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and a fever. He has been the victim of multiple medical errors which have complicated his recovery. Work together in your small groups to identify errors/safety concerns in his room that could lead to potential complications if not corrected.

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