Peripherally inserted central catheter

Fielding) Please read the following case study carefully and answer the questions below. John, a 56-year-old male (174cm, 85.4 kg), presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with a decreased level of consciousness, pale, sweating, and cool peripherally. He had decreased air entry in both bases of his lungs, widespread crackles, and pitting edema in both ankles. Upon investigation, John’s father Jim tells you John had an extensive myocardial infarction two (2) years ago for which he was…