Patient Background: Maria, a 45-year-old female, presents to the emergency room with symptoms of severe dehydration following prolonged vomiting and diarr
Patient Background: Maria, a 45-year-old female, presents to the emergency room with symptoms of severe dehydration following prolonged vomiting and diarrhea. Her lab results indicate the following: Serum sodium: Elevated (hypernatremia) Urine output: Low Heart rate: Elevated (tachycardia) Blood pressure: Low (hypotension) The attending physician has ordered an IV to address Maria’s dehydration and stabilize … Read more