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    This document outlines the procedure for patients presenting with altered mental status. Common symptoms include confusion, dizziness, disorientation, weakness, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting. The procedure is to place the patient in an exam room, obtain a urine analysis and pregnancy test if female, check blood glucose levels, start an IV, and draw blood for a complete blood count and basic metabolic panel. Standard orders include these tests. A CT head scan may be ordered after physician assessment, and IV fluids administered if dehydration causes the altered mentation.

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    This document outlines the procedure for patients presenting with altered mental status. Common symptoms include confusion, dizziness, disorientation, weakness, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting. The procedure is to place the patient in an exam room, obtain a urine analysis and pregnancy test if female, check blood glucose levels, start an IV, and draw blood for a complete blood count and basic metabolic panel. Standard orders include these tests. A CT head scan may be ordered after physician assessment, and IV fluids administered if dehydration causes the altered mentation.

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    Standing Order-AMS Draft

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    Katelyn Brissey
    This document outlines the procedure for patients presenting with altered mental status. Common symptoms include confusion, dizziness, disorientation, weakness, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting. The procedure is to place the patient in an exam room, obtain a urine analysis and pregnancy test if female, check blood glucose levels, start an IV, and draw blood for a complete blood count and basic metabolic panel. Standard orders include these tests. A CT head scan may be ordered after physician assessment, and IV fluids administered if dehydration causes the altered mentation.

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    ALTERED MENTAL STATUS

    Purpose: To initiate and expedite care from triage for all MEDcare patients based on
    presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.


    Common presenting symptoms sets include:

    Confusion
    Dizziness
    Disorientation
    Weakness
    Fatigue
    Nausea/Vomiting


    Procedure:

    1. Place patient in procedure room. Undress to gown.
    2. Obtain UA and UPT in female of child-bearing age.
    3. Obtain BGL.
    4. Establish IV access. Draw CBC & BMP.


    Orders:
    UA
    UPT
    BGL
    CBC
    BMP



    Additional Considerations:
    Anticipate CT Head after assessment by MD
    IV Fluids if altered mentation is related to dehydration

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