Discussion Question - ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

A predominant theme in research and practice today is obesity, which is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide in all ages. As a future nurse practitioner:

Question 1. How would you approach or discuss the topic of obesity and diet with your adult or geriatric patients?

Question 2. What are the possible health consequences of obesity and what factors need to be taken into consideration when treating the obese patient who also has multiple comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol)?

INSTRUCTIONS: Please Use the Following for Discussion Questions:

1. TEXTBOOK:
Norris, T.L., (2019). Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States (10th ed.). Wolters Kluwer **Must use this textbook edition only and cite pages from this edition. **Include a description of the injury at the cellular level.

2. In addition to the text, two peer-reviewed articles that are relevant to the content and published within the last five years.

3. Reference list must be in APA 7th edition format. **In-text citations must include page number. **Please do NOT use "n.d" articles or sources.
4. 300-word count excluding reference list (Do not include the question in word count)
• Thorough identification of the importance of the subject matter to the individual, clinical, and professional.
• Supports discussion concepts through evidence-based information.
• Clear critical thinking acknowledges application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• No grammar, word usage, or punctuation errors.
• Overall style is consistent with graduate level professional work.
• Writing style facilitates communication.

2. ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Case Study: Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders

Patricia was called at work by a woman at the local day care center. She told Patricia to come and pick up her son because he was not feeling well. Her son, 3½-year-old Marshall, had been feeling tired and achy when he woke up. While at daycare, his cheeks had become red, and he was warm to touch. He did not want to play with his friends, and by the time Patricia arrived, he was crying. Later that afternoon, Marshall's condition worsened. He had fever, chills, a sore throat, runny nose, and a dry hacking cough. Suspecting Marshall had influenza, Patricia wrapped him up and took him to the community health care clinic.

Question 1. Why did Marshall's presentation lead Patricia to think he had influenza and not a cold? Why is it important to medically evaluate and diagnose a potential influenza infection?

Question 2. Describe the pathophysiology of the influenza virus. Outline the properties of influenza A antigens that allow them to exert their effects in the host.

Question 3. Marshall may be at risk of contracting secondary bacterial pneumonia. Why is this so? Explain why cyanosis may be a feature associated with pneumonia.

Attachment:- Advanced Pathophysiology.rar