Mr. Russell is a 69-year-old male who presents to your clinic with complaints heart palpitations and light headedness on and off for the past month

NR 508 Week 3 Discussion: Case of Mr. Russell
Mr. Russell is a 69-year-old male who presents to your clinic with complaints heart palpitations and light headedness on and off for the past month. He has a history of hypertension and is currently prescribed HCTZ.
Vital Signs: B/P 180/95, Irregular HR 78, Resp. 20, Weight 99 kilograms
Lower extremities with moderate 3+edema noted bilaterally, ABD + BS, Neuro AOX3,
Labs: NA 143mEq/L, CL 99 mmol/L BUN 18mg/dL, Hbg 15.

 

  1. What are your treatment goals for Mr. Russell today?
  2. What is your pharmacologic plan; please state your rationale for your plan?
  3. What are five key patient education points based on your plan?
  4. How would your plan change if your patient is African American?

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