Question

A patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with the following clinical signs:

Pulse: 132 beats/min
Blood pressure: 88/50 mm Hg
Respiratory rate: 32 breaths/min
Temperature: 104.8° F
Chest x-ray: Findings consistent with congestive heart failure
Cardiac rhythm: Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response

These signs are consistent with which disorder?
a. Adrenal crisis
b. Myxedema coma
c. Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
d. Thyroid storm

Answer 1

The patient's clinical signs are consistent with heart failure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clinical signs presented by the patient are consistent with heart failure. The elevated pulse rate, low blood pressure, rapid respiratory rate, and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response are all indicative of heart failure. Additionally, the chest x-ray findings consistent with congestive heart failure further support this diagnosis.