need help with critical thinking assignmeny

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Specializes in med/surg, icu, er, rehab.

what is the significance of orthostatic hypotension in a patient that has bacterial endocarditis and has a history of autoimmune deficiency,staphylococcus aureus of the mitral valve, streptococcus mutans of the aortic valve, aortic stenosis,sortic insufficiency, chronic valvular vegetation and moderate left atrial enlargement. Recieved TPN for malnutrition also has CAD and suffered a acute anterior wall MI.

Is recieving PCN 2 million units IV, lasix, amiodipine, K-dur, metoprolol and compazine.

VS 152/48 supine 100/40 sitting 116 22 NS 100.2

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Most folks aren't keen about flat out doing your homework, but are happy to help out.

Maybe if you gave an idea of what your thinking process is so far, folks could help guide you on the right path?

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Sounds like orthostatic hypotension is the least of his problems...sorry bad joke.

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Specializes in med/surg, icu, er, rehab.

I am not asking anyone to do my homework there are about 15 other questions on the case study. I ust am not sure where orthostatic hypotension come in here. Sorry I asked. I'll find it else where.

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Think about what meds this patient is on and why.

Then think about what the possible side effects of those meds are.

What can you come up with from that?

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Specializes in med/surg, icu, er, rehab.

thank you i have already got it figured out but thanks for at least trying to lead me in the right direction unlike some other people that think i just wanted my homework done for me.

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Glad you have got things sorted out. :)

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