NRS 410V Discussion: chest xray and labs critical thinking

NRS 410V Discussion: chest xray and labs critical thinking

NRS 410V Discussion: chest xray and labs critical thinking

Use the image in \”Discussion Question Resource: Chest X-Ray\” to answer the following Critical Thinking Questions.

Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the \”Module 4 DQ Chest Xray\” resource in order to complete the following questions.

Critical Thinking Questions

Explain what Mucor is and how a patient is likely to become infected with Mucor.

Describe the pathophysiologic progression of the infection into pneumonia and at least two medical/nursing interventions that would be helpful in treating the patient.

Examine the laboratory blood test results and arterial blood gases provided in \”Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory Blood Test Results.\” What laboratory values are considered abnormal?

Explain each abnormality and discuss the probable causes from a pathophysiologic perspective.

What medications and medical treatments are likely to be prescribed by the attending physician on this case?

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List at least three medications and three treatments. Provide rationale for each of the medications and treatments you suggest.

Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory Blood Test Results

Laboratory Blood Test Results and Arterial Blood Gases

Na          141 meq/L	Mg                     1.7 mg/dL	pH          7.50
K            4.5 meq/L	PO4                   2.9 mg/dL	PaO2      59 mm Hg on room air
Cl           105 meq/L	Glu, fasting       138 mg/dL	PaCO2   25 mm Hg
HCO3    29 meq/L	Hb                     13.7 g/dL
BUN      16 mg/dL	Hct                    39.4%
Cr           0.9 mg/dL	WBC                 15,200/mm³
Ca          8.7 mg/dL	Lymphocytes    10%