Reference no: EM133581525

Case Study 1

Alexander is a young boy, age 3 years, pulled a pot of boiling water over his head, arms, and chest, resulting in a mixed burn to the anterior surface of his head and arms, chest, and feet.

Questions:

1. Discuss the factors that determine the classification of the types of burns and determine what type(s) this victim probably has.

2. Discuss the additional effects associated with burns and the treatments involved, which include shock, pain, electrolyte and fluid imbalances, respiratory complications, infection, metabolic problems, and anemia.

3. Discuss the actions to promote the healing of burns. Specifically address the problems that may be associated with scarring and the effects of growth that this 2-year-old may experience.

4. Research each topic, add factual supporting detail and post at least two sources

Case Study 2

Mrs. Almond has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis. She has now developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes and would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the unwanted changes in her appearance.

Questions

1. How does Cushing's syndrome affect the individual?

2. Discuss how hypertension and diabetes have developed and the potential complications of these conditions.

3. Discuss other potential problems that Mrs. Almond may experience resulting from long-term use of glucocorticoids.

4. Discuss other possible causes of Cushing's syndrome.

5. Describe common unwanted changes in appearance of Cushing's patient.