Assignment task:
Patient Story
Georgie Green is an 83-year-old woman with a history of hypercholesteremia, hypertension, and heart failure who has no known allergies. Her daughter brought her to the emergency department after Georgie complained of feeling dizzy several times this morning and then almost passed out at home. Georgie has a six-month history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Her heart rate has been regular, and she has had no episodic dizziness since she had a synchronized cardioversion one week before this visit. Her initial VS in triage were: T: 97.2.9 F/36.2 C (oral), P: 50 R: 16, BP: 96/48, and 02 sat: 98% room air Personal/Social History: Georgie is a widow and lives alone in her own home. She denies smoking and admits to drinking one glass of wine with her dinner. Need Online Assistance?