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2) Diagnostic findings support diagnosis of pneumonia.
* Elevated WBC count (12500) due to infection.
(Normal ; 4000 - 11000 per microliter of blood).
* ABG shows low oxygen level in arterial blood (PaO2 = 55 mmHg).
( Normal PaO2 = 80 - 100 mmHg)
* Chest X-ray showing right lower lobe consolidation,presence of apical
bullae,Flattened diaphragm and small pleural effusion due to inflammation
of airways.
* Auscultation showing diminished breath sounds in the right lower lobe
and absence of breath sounds at the base.
* Blue tinge nail bed and lips due to hypoxia.
* Shortness of breath.
* Low saturation in pulse oxymetry (82%) due to hypoxia.
* Weak cough and use of accessory muscles for breathing.
Abdo, 70 years of age, is a male patient who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit...
Abdo, 70 years of age, is a male patient who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute community-acquired pneumonia. He was diagnosed with paraseptal emphysema 3 years ago. The patient smoked cigarettes one pack per day for 55 years and quit 3 years ago. The patient has a history of hypertension, and diabetes controlled with oral diabetic agents. The patient presents with confusion as to time and place. The family stated that this is a new change for the...
Abdo, 70 years of age, is a male patient who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute community-acquired pneumonia. He was diagnosed with paraseptal emphysema 3 years ago. The patient smoked cigarettes one pack per day for 55 years and quit 3 years ago. The patient has a history of hypertension, and diabetes controlled with oral diabetic agents. The patient presents with confusion as to time and place. The family stated that this is a new change for the...
Abdo, 70 years of age, is a male patient who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute community-acquired pneumonia. He was diagnosed with paraseptal emphysema 3 years ago. The patient smoked cigarettes one pack per day for 55 years and quit 3 years ago. The patient has a history of hypertension, and diabetes controlled with oral diabetic agents. The patient presents with confusion as to time and place. The family stated that this is a new change for the...
Abdo, 70 years of age, is a male patient who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute community-acquired pneumonia. He was diagnosed with paraseptal emphysema 3 years ago. The patient smoked cigarettes one pack per day for 55 years and quit 3 years ago. The patient has a history of hypertension, and diabetes controlled with oral diabetic agents. The patient presents with confusion as to time and place. The family stated that this is a new change for the...
Harry Smith, 70 years of age, is a male patient who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute community-acquired pneumonia. He was diagnosed with paraseptal emphysema 3 years ago. The patient smoked cigarettes one pack per day for 55 years and quit 3 years ago. The patient has a history of hypertension, and diabetes controlled with oral diabetic agents. The patient presents with confusion as to time and place. The family stated that this is a new change for...
A 68 years old male patient was admitted to the medical ward with acute community-acquired pneumonia. His medical history shows that he was diagnosed with paraseptal emphysema 3 years ago. The patient was a smoker for 53 years and consumes 1 pack of cigarettes per day. He stopped smoking three years ago. The patient has a history of hypertension, and diabetes controlled with oral diabetic agents. The patient is confused about place and time. The family stated that this is...
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