Please progress in order:
Introduction
Pre-Test
Case 1: Mrs. Parker
Case 2: Mrs. Nguyen
Case 3: Mr. Gomez
Learning Objectives
Case Presentation
On the Floor, Part 1
Hospital Policies and Documentation
On The Floor, Part 2
HDS and Surgery
Discharge and Medical Reconciliation
Conclusion
Case 4: Mr. Watson
Post-Test

Case 3: Mr. Gomez

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On the Floor, Part 1

B. Issues of Concern

After asking him the above questions and obtaining the information that you now have, you ask him if he is going to continue taking his supplements while he is in the hospital. Mr. Gomez nods his head and says, "Look, these supplements are good for me. I'd be in far worse condition if I hadn’t been taking them. I am going to keep taking them while I'm here in the hospital."

At this point, there should be a few issues that jump out at you as being possible problems for Mr. Gomez.  

Please answer the question below.

Name two important red flags with regard to Mr. Gomez's stay in the hospital and his desire to take his HDS:

 
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