How would you approach the concept of the physiology metabolism as an energy source?
Week 1 discussion DQ1 A 26-year-old female who has a history of obesity wants to begin an exercise program and is seeking information about how to improve her general health. a. How would you approach the concept of the physiology metabolism as an energy source? b. What is the best way to explain the body’s physiologic energy needs as it relates to exercise The Course Objective the guides your learning outcome is Course Objective 1 (CO1): Define cell/tissue function and general mechanisms of disease. DQ2 A 12-year-old adolescent boy has hemophilia A. His father and mother have requested a meeting, as they really do not understand how their son could have this disorder as neither one of them have the disease. a. What concepts of gene disorders should be discussed? b. What teaching would be necessary for the long term and short term? The Course Objective the guides your learning outcome is CO 2: Differentiate pathophysiology of genetic disorders. Week 2 discussion DQ1 You work in an Extended Living Facility with 122 residents which is experiencing a recent illness within the complex. Several of the residents have been experiencing the following symptoms over the past 3 to 5 days: fever, chills, diaphoresis, muscle aches and pains, cough, and loss of appetite. The Public Health Nurse visited the facility and suspects influenza A and recommends only those health care workers who have received the influenza vaccine to continue to work shifts with the residents. Callie works as a personal care attendant and has had her “flu shot” but she does not understand how this will help protect her from getting the flu. What type of immunity does the flu shot provide physiologically at the cellular level? How can you help Callie understand how her immune system is at work in this case. As the nurse, you must also consider the older adult population that is affected in this situation. Why is this important? DQ2 First, Please Watch This Video. Then Read the Case Study Below and Answer the Questions. Understanding Acid-Base Balance A woman brings her 77 year-old father into the clinic. She explains her father has been sleepy and has not wanted to eat because he has been feeling nauseated. She also tells you he has not been urinating very much. Upon assessment you find the patient is lethargic but arousable. The following are his laboratory results: Lab findings: Na 146 Cl 112 K 3.9 Arterial Blood Gases: pH 7.32 PCO2 33 HCO3 20 PO2 97 Urinalysis: Urine Specific Gravity 1.038 Based on these results, what specific electrolyte disturbance does the patient have? What clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to see with this electrolyte abnormality? What abnormalites of blood gas is/are seen in this patient? Provide a rationale for each result. What is your interpretation of this arterial blood gas? What is the patient’s anion gap? Please explain if it is decreased, increased, or normal. Provide a rationale for your response. Week 3 discussion Week 3 Threaded Discussion Question 1 of 2 1. Discuss circulatory failure (shock) and the pathophysiology of shock. Include the cellular responses and compensatory mechanisms of shock 2. Then choose one of the following types of shock and explain the pathophysiology, manifestations, and treatment: 1. Hypovolemic Shock 2. Cardiogenic Shock 3. Obstructive Shock 4. Neurogenic Shock