question archive Jane Doe is approximately 50 years old and is admitted to your unit from the emergency department with the diagnosis of rule out hepatic encephalopathy with acute alcohol (ETOH) intoxications
Jane Doe is approximately 50 years old and is admitted to your unit from the emergency department with the diagnosis of rule out hepatic encephalopathy with acute alcohol (ETOH) intoxications
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Jane Doe is approximately 50 years old and is admitted to your unit from the emergency department with the diagnosis of rule out hepatic encephalopathy with acute alcohol (ETOH) intoxications. This woman was sent to the ED by local police, who found her lying unresponsive along a rural road. Examination and x-ray studies are negative for any injury and you are awaiting the results of the blood alcohol level and toxicology tests. She has no identification and is not awake or coherent enough to answer questions or give any history. The client is lethargic, has a cachectic appearance, does not follow commands consistently, and is mildly combative when aroused. She smells strongly of ETOH and has a notable distended stomach and edematous lower extremities. Jane Doe has a foley catheter in place and has an IV of D5 ½ NS with 20 mEq KCL with 1 ampule of multivitamins infusing at 75 mL/hr.
