Pathophysiology and nursing management of client’s health

Examine an x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to
infection with Mucor 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 laboratory blood test results and arterial blood gases
   provided in “Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory Blood Test
   Results.” 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.
   Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory
   Blood Test Results
   Laboratory Blood Test Results and
   Arterial Blood Gases

   Na 141 meq/L	Mg 1.7 mg/dL	pH 7.50
   K 4.5 meq/L	PO4 2.9 mg/dL	PaO2 59 mm Hg on room air
   Cl 105 meq/L	Glu, fasting 138 mg/dL	PaCO2 25 mm Hg
   HCO3 29 meq/L	Hb 13.7 g/dL
   BUN 16 mg/dL	Hct 39.4%
   Cr 0.9 mg/dL	WBC 15,200/mm³
   Ca 8.7 mg/dL	Lymphocytes 10%