Question

how can we find the best diagnosis?

Case Study 7 A 76-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with gangrene of her right toe. She was disoriented and had difficulty finding the right words to express herself. On evaluation, it was revealed she lived alone and was responsible for her own cooking. A daughter who lived in the area said her mother was a poor cater, even with much encouragement. An ECG, performed on admission, showed possible ectopic rhythm with occasional premature supraventricular contractions. LABORATORY RESULTS Admission CBC Admission Urinalysis 10.3X10° /ul WBC X 4X10%/ul RBC 4.2 Protein-trace 11.2 g/dl HGB 12. nema Glucose-negou Wypoca, cimbolestie 3 45% HCT Ketone-neg x 98 MCV 90-95 Urobilinogen - Normal Bilirubin-Negowe d o Stat Glucose BUN Nat Morphology cost Differential 64 Segs 50-70 o inochon 5 Randes 25 Lymph 13 -42 L olewka 5 Mono 2- no Vivo 1 Eos y deadlocene 108 mg/dl 12 mg/dl 135 meq/L dep, pen vader Jakoloutpu 3.4 meq/L b a jo po 3.5-5 ke СМР T.protein: 6.5 g/dl Albumin: 3.5g/dl 3.-61 Calcium: 9.4 mg/dl Cholesterol: 200mg/dly 7 heart diseas. Triglycerides were :75 mg/dL . -199 lower risk and glycemic contud 2-4 fines ajon Fasting blood sugan Blood presine thyroid fonction eyes I food exams. I ܬܝܠܐܬܘܪܐ _ ܀ ܐ Ask for additеnal test if need

Answer 1

1. Here Hb is lower than normal limits. (Normal range 12-16gm%.So the patient suggests patient has anemia. It is contributing factor of developing heart disease.

2.RBC is also reduced.

3.potassium is also reduced it is a causes if premature contractions.