Subjective Mrs. R.'s subjective experiences include severe anxiety about
her mortality, absence of pain yet a distressing feeling of air
insufficiency, and a sensation of her heart racing
uncontrollably, combined with extreme exhaustion that
hinders her ability to eat or drink independently. These
manifestations not only indicate her acute discomfort but also
suggest the psychological burden of her physical symptoms,
significantly impacting her perception of her health status.
Objective The objective data for Mrs. R. reveals a concerning picture: a
body temperature of 37.6C, an erratic heart rate of 118 beats
per minute, a high respiratory rate of 34 breaths per minute,
and low blood pressure at 90/58 mmHg. Further examination
shows cardiovascular distress, evident from distant heart
sounds, an S3 gallop, jugular vein distention, and pulmonary
complications, including crackles and reduced breath sounds
in the right lower lobe, alongside coughing of frothy blood
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