Case Study #2
A 78-year-old man is brought to the emergency department. For the
Case Study #2
A 78-year-old man is brought to the emergency department. For the last several days he has had fatigue, malaise, fever, and a productive cough. A chest radiograph shows consolidation in the right lower lobe. A Gram stain of the sputum shows a predominance of gram-positive cocci in pairs and chains. His calculated BMI is 34.
*Most likely 2 differential diagnoses
*Identify data subjective and objective from case study that support each differential diagnosis
*Discuss diagnostics/tests for differentials and rationale.
*Discuss initial management/treatment based on evidence or treatment guideline
*Health promotion recommendations for this specific case study
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