BSN 335 Shadow Health Assignment 1:
Prioritization and Introduction to
Leadership (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions) - {Grade A}
Dr. Martinez, this is (your name) on the Med/Surg floor at Shadow General. I'm caring
for Mr. Patel in room 201. I'm calling about the results of Mr. Patel's metabolic panel,
which indicate severe hyperglycemia. - Correct answer Why is this the most
appropriate report of the situation?
You include identifying information and give the reason for your call.
Mr. Patel came in this morning with gastroenteritis and dehydration. He hasn't been
able to keep food or fluids down for the last two days. After his initial assessment, he
was put on 0.9 normal saline and promethazine. He has Diabetes Mellitus II. He
normally takes a glipizide-metformin combination pill, but he hasn't taken it since
before his gastroenteritis symptoms began. - Correct answer Why is this the most
appropriate report of the background?
, You offer a thorough summary of the factors which have led to the patient's current
condition.
Mr. Patel's current blood glucose is 750 mg/dL, with a potassium level of 3.7, and he's
suffering confusion. I'm worried about his hyperglycemia. - Correct answer Why is this
the most appropriate delivery of your assessment?You give the provider the
information they will need to issue new orders for patient treatment.
I believe that Mr. Patel requires more aggressive treatment for his elevated blood
glucose. I recommend starting him on insulin. What new treatments would you like to
order? - Correct answer Why is this the most appropriate delivery of your
recommendation?
You suggest a course of action grounded in the available evidence and prompt the
provider to issue new orders for your patient.
Mr. Patel is not responding to his nausea medication. He's being given 25 mg of
intramuscular promethazine every four hours, and it's almost time for his second dose.
When asked, he rated his nausea as a 9 or 10 out of 10. I recommend an order be put in
Prioritization and Introduction to
Leadership (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions) - {Grade A}
Dr. Martinez, this is (your name) on the Med/Surg floor at Shadow General. I'm caring
for Mr. Patel in room 201. I'm calling about the results of Mr. Patel's metabolic panel,
which indicate severe hyperglycemia. - Correct answer Why is this the most
appropriate report of the situation?
You include identifying information and give the reason for your call.
Mr. Patel came in this morning with gastroenteritis and dehydration. He hasn't been
able to keep food or fluids down for the last two days. After his initial assessment, he
was put on 0.9 normal saline and promethazine. He has Diabetes Mellitus II. He
normally takes a glipizide-metformin combination pill, but he hasn't taken it since
before his gastroenteritis symptoms began. - Correct answer Why is this the most
appropriate report of the background?
, You offer a thorough summary of the factors which have led to the patient's current
condition.
Mr. Patel's current blood glucose is 750 mg/dL, with a potassium level of 3.7, and he's
suffering confusion. I'm worried about his hyperglycemia. - Correct answer Why is this
the most appropriate delivery of your assessment?You give the provider the
information they will need to issue new orders for patient treatment.
I believe that Mr. Patel requires more aggressive treatment for his elevated blood
glucose. I recommend starting him on insulin. What new treatments would you like to
order? - Correct answer Why is this the most appropriate delivery of your
recommendation?
You suggest a course of action grounded in the available evidence and prompt the
provider to issue new orders for your patient.
Mr. Patel is not responding to his nausea medication. He's being given 25 mg of
intramuscular promethazine every four hours, and it's almost time for his second dose.
When asked, he rated his nausea as a 9 or 10 out of 10. I recommend an order be put in
