Answer: Severe Allergic Reaction
Explanation:
First off, you may use any of these descriptions of Barbara's results as evidence for her diagnosis.
Barbara's heart rate is high at 95 b/m, while the normal heart rate is 75 b/m.
Her blood pressure is low at 90/58, while the normal blood pressure is 110/65.
Arterial blood gas levels are low in oxygen partial pressure, with a 78. Meanwhile, her arterial carbon dioxide levels are a bit high at 49.
She has low CPK levels at 2.7 nanograms/mL, while the normal CPK levels should be at 3 nanograms/mL.
Her blood troponin is normal, so no worries about that.
However, her breathing rate is at 20; the <u>normal rate should be 12</u>.
High blood troponin and CPK levels are part of a heart attack, so it's likely she doesn't have this.
That leaves us with either a severe allergic reaction or a pulmonary embolism.
They both include low blood pressure, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate.
However, a <u>severe allergic reaction</u> probably wouldn't include an elevated heart rate. It usually includes a <u>weak pulse.</u>
She probably has experienced chest pain if they have tested her for if she has been tested for troponin and CPK levels.
<u>CPK levels may rise </u>in patients with <u>pulmonary embolism</u>.
It would be more accurate to eliminate the option of pulmonary embolism in this case.
Therefore, Barbara is diagnosed with a severe allergic reaction.
I hope this helps, sorry if I am incorrect. I have no experience in solving medical problems, but at least I am some sort of help.
