The medical director states that it seems as if the number of patients suffering from shortness of breath with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) has increased. She adds that she is thinking about modifying the protocols, but first must know the number of patients seen with this condition over the past year. To best determine the number of patients treated for this condition, you would:
A) Question the emergency department physicians and nurses
B) Review the previous prehospital care reports
C) Have employees complete a form anytime they treat a patient with CHF
D) Have all employees complete a survey regarding the increase
B) Review the previous prehospital care reports
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mg p.o. b.i.d., and Pyridium 200 mg p.o. q.i.d. We plan to instill DMSO into the bladder on a weekly basis ×4 starting today, reevaluating in 6 weeks, at which time we will probably decrease her dosage to one bladder (6)________ every other week ×2 months. We expect the DMSO to improve her (7)________ and allow for a gradual decrease in the frequency of DMSO bladder instillation. We discussed the possible utilization of Elmiron, a new drug available for patients with interstitial cystitis; however, she is aware that we will first try DMSO bladder instillations on a regular basis to resolve her problems. She is also aware that 95% of the patients using DMSO get significant relief, with gradual improvement in their symptoms and possible long-term resolution of their interstitial (8)________. She is also aware that this is a chronic disorder that she will be living with for the remainder of her life. DMSO 50 mL was instilled in the bladder, to be held for 20 minutes up to as long as 2 hours. A bladder urine was obtained during the (9)________ process, and culture and (10)________ will be performed on the urine. Will return weekly for the next 3 weeks for DMSO bladder installation by my nurse practitioner and will see for followup office visit in approximately 5 to 6 weeks.