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A 55-year-old female arrived at the emergency department complaining of polydipsia, polyuria, nocturia, and weight loss. The patient stated that she has a history of HTN and PAD. She also stated that she recently visited the emergency department secondary to a fall with head injury. Upon initial assessment, the emergency department nurse noted a bump and bruising to the patient's right frontal and temporal area of the head.
1. What do you think is going on with your patient? What could be causing the signs and symptoms that she's experiencing? Provide rationale for your answer. (2 points)
2. Based on your answer for #1, what diagnostic studies and laboratory tests would you recommend to the doctor? Provide two (2) diagnostic studies and two (2) laboratory tests with rationale. (4 points)
3. Based on your answer to the symptoms provided, what complication could your patient be at risk of? Provide rationale. (1 point)
4. Based on your answer for #1, provide three (3) nursing interventions for the patient and provide rationale. (3 points)