Reference no: EM133561118
Discussion Post: Lymphatic, Chest and Heart
This Discussion has 3 parts:
Part I. Lymphatic
1. Define lymphedema.
2. What is elephantiasis?
3. Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.
Part II. Thorax and Lungs
1. Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present:
a. Dyspnea
b. Orthopnea
c. Apnea
d. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
e. Tachypnea
f. Bradypnea
g. Hyperpnea
h. Kussmaul breathing
i. Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).
2. Support your answer with a previous experience you have encountered in your career.
Part III. Cardiovascular System
1. Name and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain why it is heard there.
2. A pregnant patient (32 weeks' gestation) is having difficulty with dependent edema and painful varicosities. What can you suggest to help this patient's problem and explain rationale?