DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS
Students much review the case study and answer all questions with a scholarly response using APA and include 2 scholarly references.
Critical Thinking Questions
- What are some other tests that could help delineate the cause of shortness of breath?
- To what antibiotic is Klebsiella commonly sensitive?
- Should antibiotics be provided empirically upon the initial visit or should antibiotics be withheld until culture and sensitivity reports are available?
- What are the potential social problems associated with this man’s care and future discharge?
- What do the abnormal liver enzymes tell you about his alcohol use?
Answer preview
There are several tests which can be applied to delineate the cause of shortness of breath. Shortness of the breath can be caused by a plethora of factors namely pneumothorax, pneumonia, and bronchitis, asthma, congestive heart failure, COPD and many more. Other tests that can be taken delineate the cause of shortness of breath include. First, an oxygen test can be undertaken. An oxygen test is also called Oximetry. It was taken to help the physician to measures the level of the oxygen on the patients’ blood. During the test, a clothespin-like sensor is placed on the patient’s finger, which uses light in,…
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