50 yr old female with PMH of colon cancer, HTN HLD with constipation has experienced changes on bowel movement from several months used to have 2-3 bolwel movements a day now having every 2 days lat 3 months.. C/o of N/V bloating, occasional bloody stool lost 30 lbs in 3 months, occasional fever and chills. rduced BS, no dulness to precussion, no tenderness, what next best step:
surgery
diet mosification
colonoscopy
ASA and steroids
Colonoscopy is the next best step to diagnose the underlying cause of patient complaints.
50 yr old female with PMH of colon cancer, HTN HLD with constipation has experienced changes...
Susan Lee is a 60 year old female admitted to the medical surgical floor complaining of abdominal pain on and off for 4 months. Her complaints were constipation, bloating, abdominal pain and indigestion. Her CT scan diagnosed an abdominal mass. Susan’s past medical history includes COPD, Diabetes type 1, and vascular issues. Her medications include the following: Prednisone 10 mg daily Insulin glargine (lantus) 20 units at bedtime ASA 81 mg daily. Her assessment includes the following: Objective: Height :...
Which clinical evidence indicates that cirrhosis has not
developed in this patient as a result of cystic fibrosis?
CASE STUDY CYSTIC FIBROSIS Berial mised o For the Disease Summary for this case study se the CD-ROM this PATIENT CASE cient lent Patient's Chief Complaints Provided by patient's mother: "I noticed a let-down in T's exercise tolerance level a week ago and the last couple of days his cough and sputum production have gotten much worse. When he started having breathing...
Describe the pathophysiology that is causing pallor in this
patient. The patient is showing signs of pallor in the results,
what is the pathophysiology behind this ?
CASE STUDY CYSTIC FIBROSIS Berial mised o For the Disease Summary for this case study se the CD-ROM this PATIENT CASE cient lent Patient's Chief Complaints Provided by patient's mother: "I noticed a let-down in T's exercise tolerance level a week ago and the last couple of days his cough and sputum production...
Which two specific laboratory test results above suggest that
the patient is not vitamin K deficient?
CASE STUDY CYSTIC FIBROSIS Berial mised o For the Disease Summary for this case study se the CD-ROM this PATIENT CASE cient lent Patient's Chief Complaints Provided by patient's mother: "I noticed a let-down in T's exercise tolerance level a week ago and the last couple of days his cough and sputum production have gotten much worse. When he started having breathing problems, I...
List three specific laboratory test results that are
consistent with development of a bacterial infection
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Which clinical evidence indicates that hypoproteinemia secondary
to cystic fibrosis is not an issue in this patient?
CASE STUDY CYSTIC FIBROSIS Berial mised o For the Disease Summary for this case study se the CD-ROM this PATIENT CASE cient lent Patient's Chief Complaints Provided by patient's mother: "I noticed a let-down in T's exercise tolerance level a week ago and the last couple of days his cough and sputum production have gotten much worse. When he started having breathing problems,...
based on laboratory test results, which types of nutritional
supplementation should be enhanced?
CASE STUDY CYSTIC FIBROSIS Aerial For the Disease Summary for this case study see the CD-ROM. this PATIENT CASE ciente lent Patient's Chief Complaints Provided by patient's mother: "I noticed a let-down in T's exercise tolerance level a week ago and the last couple of days his cough and sputum production have gotten much worse. When he started having breathing problems, I brought him in immediately. T...
5. Based on laboratory test results, which types of nutritional
supplementation should be enhanced?
8. Describe the pathophysiology that is causing pallor
in this patient.
CASE STUDY CYSTIC FIBROSIS Aerial For the Disease Summary for this case study see the CD-ROM. this PATIENT CASE ciente lent Patient's Chief Complaints Provided by patient's mother: "I noticed a let-down in T's exercise tolerance level a week ago and the last couple of days his cough and sputum production have gotten much worse....