Below are symptoms of a patient related to the Renal System. Each person needs to answer all...

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Beloware symptoms of a patient related to the Renal System. Each personneeds to answer all of these and then reply substantially to theirteammates. As a team you should come to a final conclusion on all 3questions in regards to the Patient and the symptoms. *Only thepeople in your group/team can see your discussions. Based on thesymptoms answer the following questions:

  1. Identify all anatomical structures related to and/or that arebeing affected based on the patient case information. (i.e.tissues, organs, vessels, brain components, membranes)
  2. Explain how the anatomical structures and their physiologicalfunction/dysfunction are interrelated normally and what is goingwrong with the structures in this current patient caseinformation.
  3. Identify and explain possible a diagnosis and what can be doneto fix or reverse the current situation described in the patientcase information. Please be specific and detailed.

Patient Case (Initial Review): (More information may be coming onJune 8th)

Youare an ER Doc in a rural town and you just walked in to a room witha patient named Frank. Frank is in serious condition. Upon enteringthe room and performing a quick physical exam you identify thefollowing physical symptoms:

  • Cough
  • Mucus
  • Cyanosis
  • Swollen Liver
  • Edema
  • sPO2 of 70%

Youask for lab tests and get the following lab results:

  • pH 7.32
  • PaO2 35 mmHg
  • PaCO2 80 mmHg
  • HCO3- 40 mM

FurtherQuestion(s)/Information:

  • After further analysis the Doctor thinks this patient hasemphysema.
  • What are your thoughts on this diagnosis and how wouldemphysema explain the lab tests and physical symptoms above?
  • What would be the plan to fix this?

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
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I agree with the diagnosis of emphysema But I would prefer to use the term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Explanation The patient has cough and mucus production this suggests the respiratory system is involved Cough is produced due to airway inflammation This inflammation is secondary to exposure to noxious fumes and gases example cigarette smoke Mucus production is also due to airway inflammation In COPD there is increase in the density of sub mucosal glands of the airways The airway is also lined by mucus secreting cells called goblet cells This patient also has Swollen liver Edema feet These symptoms are suggestive of right heart failure This patient has suffered from right heart failure because This patient must have been having respiratory problems from a long time In COPD there is airflow obstruction due to inflamed airways and    See Answer
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