Assignment:
Section 1--Develop a 2 to 3 page case study analysis, examining the patient symptoms presented in the case study. There is no need to include a pathophysiological process for this assignment. Simply, explain the symptoms as they related to hematologic condition(s). You are to focus on hematologic disorders ONLY.
The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed explanations of the processes related to women's and men's health, infections, and hematologic disorders and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Section 2-You are responsible for explaining 2-types of anemia (nothing more).
The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning and is supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Case Study: 67-year-old female presents with chief complaint of shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, unintentional weight loss, and mild numbness in her feet. She states she feels unsteady when she walks. PMH includes hypothyroidism well controlled on Synthroid 100 mcg/day. No history of HTN or CHF.
Vital signs: Temp 98.7 F, pulse 118, Respirations 22, BP 108/64, PaO2 95% on room air.
Physical exam revealed pale, anxious female appearing older than stated years.
Cardiac-regular rate and rhythm with soft II/VI systolic murmur. Respiratory- lungs clear with no adventitious breath sounds. Abdomen-soft, non-tender with positive bowel sounds. Liver edge palpated two finger breadths below right costal margin. Lab data- hgb, hct, reticulocyte count, serum B12 levels low, mean corpuscle volume, plasma iron, and ferritin levels high, folate, TIBC are normal.