Case Study Analysis.

To prepare:

By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study
scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements”
section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.

The Assignment

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following

• The pulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient presenting these symptoms.
• Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
• How these processes interact to affect the patient.Here is the Case Study for Week 4 Scenario: A
  38-year-old female presents to the emergency room with complaints of
  dyspnea and left leg pain. Patient reports that her left leg started
  feeling heavy a few days ago and has also been red since she returned
  from a recent trip. She denies any injury to her leg. She reports that
  she started having some dyspnea in the last 24 hours. Patient history
  is remarkable for systemic lupus erythematosus and a history of recent
  airplane travel. She is also taking oral birth control. Her bp is
  130/84, heart rate 100, R 24, and temp is 100.4F. Physical exam reveals
  unilateral +2 pitting leg edema to left leg with erythema.The AssignmentIn your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following
  • The pulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient presenting these symptoms.
  • Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
  • How these processes interact to affect the patient.