"I'm ready to see my patient"Taylor Westfield was admitted to the hospital Monday morning after having experienced hematemesis (vomiting blood) after eating breakfast. Six weeks ago, she underwent heart surgery to implant a mechanical valve, and since then, she’s been taking an anticoagulant (Warfarin, 6mg/p.o./daily). Her doctor suspects internal bleeding. According to the information in her physical exam, vital signs, complete blood cell count, and basic metabolic panel, which results could confirm that this patient was experiencing internal bleeding? |
Map: Case study: internal bleeding (2252)
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