19 Sep Patient is a 70 year old female presenting with shortness of breath, cough and fever. Denies chest pain. She reports symptoms for 4 days. She has history o
Patient is a 70 year old female presenting with shortness of breath, cough and fever. Denies chest pain. She reports symptoms for 4 days. She has history of hypertension and COPD and is regularly on 2L O2 at home.Vital signs – HR: 120, BP: 105/60, RR: 28, O2: 86% on 2L, Temp: 102F
- Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis, examining the patient signs and symptoms presented in the case study; discussing the primary cellular pathophysiological processes, and the significance for symptom development and diagnosis.
- What role do genetic mutations play in the development of the disease?
- What is the impact of the disease on the immune system? How do treatment strategies target the pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease?
- Discuss patient risk factors.
