Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor

Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor

Topic 4 Mandatory Discussion Question
Use the image in “Discussion Question Resource: Chest X-Ray” to answer the following Critical Thinking Questions.

Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the “Module 4 DQ Chest Xray” resource in order to complete the following questions.

Critical Thinking Questions

Explain what Mucor is and how a patient is likely to become infected with Mucor. Describe the pathophysiologic progression of the infection into pneumonia and at least two medical/nursing interventions that would be helpful in treating the patient.
Examine the laboratory blood test results and arterial blood gases provided in “Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory Blood Test Results.” What laboratory values are considered abnormal? Explain each abnormality and discuss the probable causes from a pathophysiologic perspective.
What medications and are likely to be prescribed by the attending physician on this case? List at least three medications and three treatments. Provide rationale for each of the medications and treatments you suggest.

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Mucor is a mould that can be found suspended in the air; or in plants, soil, and in rotting fruits and vegetables. It is a common contaminator of processed and stored food in homes. Mucormycosis is a medical condition generally caused by mucormycetes…………………………………… 

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