Reference no: EM133606742

Question: Let's turn back to Leroy. The examining physician wants to determine the reason for Leroy's confusion and lethargy. The doctor orders a chest x-ray and CT scan of the Leroy's lungs and orders the following laboratory tests: BUN, Creatinine, Uric Acid, pH, O, sat (%). pCO, (mm Hg). and pO, Imm Hg). 1. Consider the physician's laboratory orders and imaging studies. This information, along with Leroy's clinical history and current presentation, suggests that the physician is considering what acute diagnoses? The physician provides an additional assessment of Leroy's ankles and collects a joint aspirate for cell count and analysis. Leroy is then admitted to the 24-hour observation unit.