Homework
Instructions:
After doing the readings using the textbook, answer the following questions from the Case Study.
This case study will be done individually.
You must answer all the questions and deliver them within the established time.
Remember that your answers must be based on scientific evidence (eg your textbook, scientific journals, among others).
Application Work: Case Study
Goals:
o Contrast signs and symptoms with client diagnostic tests in hypothetical situations to promote quality and safe care to diverse populations. Ess. II
o Contrast protective and predictive factors, including genetics, that influence the health of individuals and populations. Ess. 7th
o Identify risk factors considering health / disease beliefs, values, attitudes and practices of individuals and populations. Ess. 7th
Mr. Arroyo is a 65-year-old man diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, hyperparathyroidism, and normochromic macrocytic anemia. The patient reports that he has not been able to get out of bed for 2 days, feels weak, fatigued, has tachycardia, poor skin turgor and muscle pain. He has had a severe cold and has been unable to eat or drink during this time. On admission his lab values reflected the following:
o Serum glucose 310 mg/dl
o Serum sodium (Na+) 150 mEq/l
o Serum potassium (K+) 5.8 mEq/l
o Calcium 12mg/dl
o Phosphorus 2.5 mg/dl
o Hgb 9g/dL
o MCV 105 fL
o Arterial blood gases ABG, pH 7.2, PaCO2 32 mmHg, PaO2 70 mmHg, HCO3- 20 mEq/l
Reflective questions
o What type of water and solute imbalance does Mr. Arroyo have?
o What conditions does the patient have?
o What symptoms do you expect to find?
o What questions would you ask the patient to validate your findings?
o What would be the appropriate treatment?
o What do his ABG results indicate?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.