Mucor infection
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Use the image of the 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 00 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 medical treatments 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-