Instructions: Use the information below to create a full and detailed care plan Merlyn Chapman, a 27-year-old sales clerk, reports weakness, malaise, and flu-like symptoms for 3–4 days. Although...

 Instructions: Use the information below to create a full and detailed care plan

Merlyn Chapman, a 27-year-old sales clerk, reports weakness, malaise, and flu-like symptoms for 3–4 days. Although thirsty, she is unable to tolerate fluids because of nausea and vomiting, and she has liquid stools 2–4 times per day.

Physical Examination

Height: 160 cm (5′3′′) Weight: 66.2 kg (146 lb) Mild fever: 38.6°C (101.5°F) Pulse: 86 BPM

Respirations: 24/minute Scant urine output

BP: 102/84 mm Hg

Dry oral mucosa, furrowed tongue, cracked lips

Diagnostic Data

Urine specific gravity: 1.035 Serum sodium 155 mEq/L Serum potassium 3.2 mEq/L Chest x-ray negative