NURS-6501N Week 4: Assignment Case Study Analysis

COURSE  

NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology

Welcome to Week 4. This week covered Concepts of Respiratory Disease

Review the Learning Resources in Lecturio

Lecturio Practice Quiz: Due Day 7, Sunday, by 11:59pm CT

Case Study Analysis

Week 4 Case study Analysis Patient case: Due Day 7, Sunday of Week 4.

Be certain to complete the assignment on this case. Papers on any other case will NOT be accepted.

Patient Case Scenario: Patho Week 4 Case Study.docxDownload Patho Week 4 Case Study.docx

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:

  • Explain pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for the patient symptoms and why patient is susceptible to more frequent infections.
  • Explain the pulmonary pathophysiologic processes of how smoking can lead to the changes seen in the lungs.
  • Explain any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
  • Explain factors in the patient’s history and lifestyle that could have contributed to the development of Asthma

Patho Week 4 Case Study-5 (1)

CASE STUDY WEEK 4

Case Scenario (4) – RESPIRATORY – ASTHMA

Maria Lopez is a 16-year-old Hispanic female who presents to the clinic accompanied by her mother. She reports persistent wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and intermittent coughing that worsens during the night and with physical activity. These symptoms have occurred consistently for over a month…………..