What is the pathophysiology

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Assignment:

You are a BLS unit dispatched to a residential care for an unresponsive. Upon arrival you find a 66 y/o patient sitting in a chair semi-conscious.

Your patient is slumped over and drooling. She is able to open her eyes when directed and follow commands when asked, however she cannot speak. Per staff, "she was having breakfast and talking with other residents about 0800, when she passed out". Hx of CAD, HTN, a. fib, takes multiple meds, allergies denied. Assessment reveals: Right sided weakness to arm/leg, RR 18, lung sounds clear, HR 100 s/r, BP 116/80, pink warm dry, 02 sat 96%, BS 118.

You transport your patient to the hospital with no change. The next day you return to the same facility for another patient when you notice your yesterdays patient back speaking and acting completely normal.

Please state what you would do in the forum using complete sentences then respond to two classmates entries. Use the questions below to guide your response

What is your diagnosis?
What is the pathophysiology? (whats happening inside the body)
What are your interventions/treatments?
Besides demographics, what is the most important information to document?
What is the significant of a BS?
What would ALS do different than you?

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