Define further what type of pneumonia ms jones has

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Case - A 67-year-old With Tachycardia and Coughing

Questions - Answer the following 10 questions directly on this template.

Question 1 - What findings would you expect to be reported or seen on her chest x-ray results, given the diagnosis of pneumonia?

Question 2 - Define further what type of pneumonia Ms. Jones has, HAP (hospital-acquired pneumonia) or CAP (community-acquired pneumonia)? What's the difference/criteria?

Question 3 - A) What assessment tool should be used to determine the severity of pneumonia and treatment options?

B) Based on Ms. Jones' subjective and objective findings, apply that tool and elaborate on each clinical factor for this patient.

Question 4 - Ms. Jones was diagnosed with left lower lobe pneumonia. What would your treatment be for her based on her diagnosis, case scenario, and evidence-based guidelines?

Question 5 - Ms. Jones has a known history of COPD. What is the gold standard for measuring airflow limitation?

Question 6 - Ms. Jones mentions intermittent pain in her bilateral legs when walking and having to rest to stop the leg pain/cramps. Which choice below would be the best choice for a potential diagnosis for this? Explain your reasoning.

a. DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

b. Intermittent Claudication

c. Cellulitis

d. Electrolyte Imbalance

Question 7 - Ms. Jones mentions intermittent pain in her bilateral legs when walking and having to rest to stop the leg pain. What test could be ordered to further evaluate this?

Question 8 - Name three (3) differentials for Ms. Jones' initial presentation.

Question 9 - What patient education would you give Ms. Jones and her daughter? What would be your follow-up instructions?

Question 10 - Would amoxicillin/clavulanate plus a macrolide have been an option to treat Ms. Jones' Pneumonia? Explain why or why not.

Attachment:- Case - A 67-year-old With Tachycardia and Coughing.rar

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