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emesis at home

K = 2.9, Na = 130, creat & BUN are up

ER inserted an NG tube

IV running

still in pain

is she on any medications?

reason for going to the hospital?

Admitting diagnosis?

age

when did she vomit last?

How much?

what did it look like?

possible causes?

what is normal?<br><br><ul><li>Serum Potassium, K = 3.5-5.0 mEq/L

Serum Sodium, Na 135-147 mEq/LBUN - blood urea nitrogen 7-20 mg/dLBUN: Cr - creatinine ratio 10-20:1</li></ul>

what do these results mean?<br><br><ul><li>Inc. BUN: Cr may indicate dehydration, GI bleeding, increased catabolism

Inc. BUN may indicate acute glomerulonephritis, ahminoglycosides, burns, chronic nephritis, dehydration, GI bleeding, renal failure, shock, stress

K is low but no critical (&amp;lt; 2.5 would be critical) could indicate alkalosis, ascites, burns, chronic pyelonephritis, bushings syndrome, diarrhea, low potassium intake, RTA type I II, VOMITTING, drugs: diuretics, salicylate, insulin

Na is low which could indicate AIDS, adrenal insufficiency, CHF, cirrhosis, cyclophosphamide, exercise, heavy sweating, nephrotic syndrome, NG suctioning, SIADH, VOMITING, water intoxication, Drugs: ACE inhibitors, D5W, diuretics, hypotonic saline, thiazides</li></ul>

do these labs diagnose her pain?

any immediate danger?

why?

Why?

call Dr?

has anything been prescribed for her pain?

pain score?

what else do I need to know before I call?

how long ago did she have it?

when's next dose?