The next 3 questions pertain to this patient.Your next patie…

The next 3 questions pertain to this patient.Your next patient is a 26-year old female patient who presents to clinic for a health maintenance exam.  A CBC is obtained with the following results: Complete Blood Count Results  CBC Value Reference Range WBC 5.5 4-11 X 103/ul RBC 4.33 4.0-5 X106/uL Hgb 10.5 12.0-16 g/dL HCT 30.3 36-46% MCV 71 80-100 fl MCH 24.2 28-34 pg MCHC 28.6 32-36 g/dL RDW 15.4 12-14.6% PLT 258 150-450 X 103 u/l  What type of anemia does this patient have?

A young, healthy 26-year-old female patient without a previo…

A young, healthy 26-year-old female patient without a previous history of lung disease has an increased respiratory rate and reports a feeling of “not getting enough air.” This patient does not have any signs of a pulmonary infection (no fever, cough, sputum production). The APRN auscultates clear breath sounds bilaterally and notes that she does not have any pulmonary signs for increased respiratory effort. Which diagnostic test will the APRN perform initially?

Your next patient is 73-year-old female with progressive rig…

Your next patient is 73-year-old female with progressive right hip pain. She has been having symptoms for months. She has noticed the beginning signs of limited mobility, especially over the past 3-4 week. As you consider your patient’s age, hip anatomy, and previous history, you know the following:

Your last patient is a 48 year-old female who comes to you w…

Your last patient is a 48 year-old female who comes to you with right shoulder pain and weakness.  This is her first visit to any health care provider regarding this pain.  She denies any trauma or injury, but is a large art piece sculptor and she does almost daily repetitive work using her arms overhead.  She is right dominant and this is impacting her ability to do her usual activities and her art work. You completed a physical exam with muscle/tendon testing and suspect a rotator cuff injury.  What is the appropriate treatment plan at this time?

Your next patient is a 22-year-old woman who presents with s…

Your next patient is a 22-year-old woman who presents with shortness of breath. Asthma is in your list of differentials for shortness of breath. You ordered a short acting beta 2 treatment to determine reversible airflow obstruction. The APRN knows the following about the diagnosis of asthma: