Patient in the ER Department reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea over the past 24 hours. The nurse suspects inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Upon assessment, nurse notes patient's vitals: Temperature 102, Pulse 92, Respirations 24, and Blood Pressure 128/76. Patient is diaphoretic. CBC is ordered.
1) Using the information learned in this chapter, what possible diagnosis could this individual have (Refer to your disease and disorder terms).
2) What vitals are outside of the normal?
3) What is a CBC?
4) What does diaphoretic mean?
5) Is patient afebrile or febrile?