Week 6: Case study Case Study Chapter 13 Respiratory Mr Don had been a pharmacist in NY City. He retired to Florida and spent most of his days swimming in the Gulf. He was healthy and strong....

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Week 6: Case study Case Study Chapter 13 Respiratory Mr Don had been a pharmacist in NY City. He retired to Florida and spent most of his days swimming in the Gulf. He was healthy and strong. Gradually, however, his years of smoking began to compromise his lung capacity. Soon he could not swim at all. Eventually, even trips to the beach were not possible. The diagnosis was pulmonary emphysema and COPD. Oxygen was needed, and his activities were diminished to cooking dinner for his wife and himself. Mr Don was embarrassed about the oxygen tank and would no longer go out in public. He died when he was 85. Case Study Questions Ch13: *Remember when answering these questions to use scholarly resources (such as the text and maybe an article) and reference any materials you used to provide your answers* 1. Describe COPD and Emphysema including basic path and Signs and Symptoms. Discuss the impact of BOTH diseases on Mr Don’s life. 2. What, if anything, could have been done to improve Mr Don’s quality of life/less suffering. 3. Identify some characteristics of these long-term chronic illnesses that are particularly difficult. Case Study Ch 14 Digestive George, a 52-year-old man, previously diagnosed with IBS, reports that he is having 3 to 5 bowel movements per day. The movements are runny and loose and filled with red blood. George has not experienced any constipation. His family practitioner refers him to a gastroenterologist. 1. Describe IBS, including basic Patho and common signs and symptoms. 2. Are his reported symptoms compatible with IBS? 3. What is his most significant symptom? Is any other disease possible suspected? 4. What tests will the doctor most likely order?