Overview
Case Study- Delivery date: Saturday at 23:59
- Points 24
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- Available after January 9th at 0:00
Instructions:
- After completing the readings using the textbook, answer the following questions from the Case Study
- Use the rubric to complete the work.
- This case study will be conducted individually.
- You must answer all the questions and submit them within the established time.
- Remember that your answers must be based on scientific evidence (e.g., your textbook, scientific journals, etc.).
Application work: Case study
Objectives:
- To compare signs and symptoms with the client's diagnostic tests in hypothetical situations to promote quality and safe care for diverse populations. Ess. II
- To compare protective and predictive factors, including genetic factors, that influence the health of individuals and populations. Ess. VII
- Identify risk factors considering the health/illness beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices of individuals and populations. Ess. VII
Mr. Arroyo is a 65-year-old man diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, hyperparathyroidism, and macrocytic normochromic anemia. The patient reports being bedridden for two days, feeling weak and fatigued, experiencing tachycardia, poor skin turgor, and muscle pain. He has had a severe cold and has been unable to eat or drink during this time. His laboratory values upon admission were as follows:
- Serum glucose 310 mg/dl
- Serum sodium (Na + ) 150 mEq/l
- Serum potassium (K + ) 5.8 mEq/l
- Calcium 12 mg/dL
- Phosphorus 2.5 mg/dL
- Hemoglobin 9 g/dL
- MCV 105 fL
- Arterial blood gases ABG, pH 7.2, PaCO2 32 mmHg, PaO2 70 mmHg, HCO3 - 20 mEq/l
Reflective Questions
- What type of water and solute imbalance does Mr. Arroyo have?
- What conditions does the patient have?
- What symptoms do you expect to find?
- What questions would you ask the patient to validate your findings?
- What would be the appropriate treatment?
- What do your ABG results indicate?