Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the Module 4 DQ Chest Xray resource in order to complete the following questions.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Whatmedicationsandmedicaltreatmentsarelikelytobeprescribedbytheattendingphysicianonthiscase?Listatleastthreemedicationsandthreetreatments.Providerationaleforeachofthemedicationsandtreatmentsyousuggest.

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