Concerning Patient Problems
On physical examination, the patient is hypotensive with poor skin turgor and dry mucous membranes. With the new prescription for furosemide, the patient is no longer edematous. However, it appears that she is not hydrating enough to make up for the fluid loss. Dehydration disproportionally affects the elderly population and since Ms. Sallie is on diuretics with an increased dosage, she is even more at […]