Author Question: Describe the results of taking in excessive amounts of minerals. ... (Read 48 times)

jCorn1234 · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

Describe the results of taking in excessive amounts of minerals.

Question 2

Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:

Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty.

Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely.

T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40

Very emaciated appearance

Legs and arms very dry and flaky

Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities

Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs

Abdomen tight and distended

Facial color and nail beds pale

No response to painful or verbal stimuli

After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse.

Mr. Lew has no family or friends present and his level of awareness will greatly restrict data collection. List the data collection methods that are available considering Mr. Lew's condition. Identify any tools you will need to collect assessment data to begin the planning phase.

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

When concentrated forms of minerals are taken on a regular basis, the amount is more than the body can handle and toxicity occurs. An excess of one mineral can cause a deficiency in another mineral. Excess minerals can also cause hair loss and changes in the blood, hormones, bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nearly all tissues.

Answer to Question 2

Data collection methods include a physical examination, including anthropometric measurements, a nursing history, and biochemical analyses. When Mr. Lew regains complete orientation, a dietary history and dietary recall can be done. Scales, tape measure, and a stethoscope are needed. A dietary history will be difficult to complete; however, the location of his body (in an alley) may indicate the type of lifestyle he has been leading. Tools needed will vary but may include paper, pencil, thermometer, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, and watch.