Chest X-Ray
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August 7, 2017Chest X-Ray
Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the Chest Xray document in order to complete the following questions.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. 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.
2. Examine the “labs” document that will be uploaded. What laboratory values are considered abnormal? Explain each abnormality and discuss the probable causes from a pathophysiologic
perspective.
3. What medications and medical treatments are likely to be prescribed by the attending physician on this case? List at least three medications and three treatments. Provide rationale for each
of the medications and treatments you suggest.
