NGN: A nurse is caring for a patient who is on 24hr observation. Patient was admitted for alcohol intoxication. What is the patient at risk for?
Assessment: AO x1, lethargic. Diminished lung sounds auscultated in lower lobes, bilaterally. Tachycardic. N/V x2 days. Bowel sounds hypoactive x4. Abdomen is distended and contender. Petechiae noted on forearms, bilaterally. Diaphoretic. PLT 99.5.