Question

A male patient 68 years old

Previous medical history includes: Stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure

Medications: Warfarin (blood thinner), insulin, HCTZ 25 mg (blood pressure medication)

Presents today with chest pain and jaw pain that came on suddenly. His blood pressure is 174/110, sugar is 110, temperature is 98.7, and respiratory rate 22, pulse is 18. His weight is 220 and he is 5’11”.

He is in the exam room. What are you primary concerns? What would you do first?

Answer 1

Answer:check his blood pressure

Explanation:you should deal with the blood pressure first because that can cause problems like stroke or heart attack, it best to deal with it first, then go from there

Answer 2

has has diabetes, and has had a stroke. Has Afib

Step-by-step explanation:

Management of illnesses that may worsen Afib or lead to heart problems (e.g.

high blood pressure, sleep apnea).