Case LVN VN39 (LVNVN39)Sepsis Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts - LVN VN39 Evolving Case Study - Sepsis / Sepsis – Unfolding Case Study: History of Present Problem: Jean Kelly is an 82-year-old woman..(answered)

Sepsis – Unfolding Case Study History of Present Problem: Jean Kelly is an 82-year-old woman who has been feeling more fatigued the last three days and has had a fever the last twenty-four hours. She reports a painful, burning sensation when she urinates as well as frequency of urination the last week. Her daughter became concerned and brought her to the emergency department (ED) when she did not know what day it was. She is mentally alert with no history of confusion. While taking her bath today, she was weak and unable to get out of the tub and used her personal life alert button to call for medical assistance. Personal/Social History: Jean lives independently in a senior apartment retirement community. She is widowed and has two daughters who are active and involved in her life.