Pulse and Respiratory Rate as well as blood pressure, represent the common set of patient observations. These are normally reported after a patient history and examination have occurred.
ASSIGNMENT 1
Pulse and Respiratory Rate as well as blood pressure, represent the common set of patient observations. These are normally reported after a patient history and examination have occurred.
In this activity you have no information available to you other than a pulse rate, a respiratory rate and a blood pressure.
· Case 1: Pulse 105, BP 90/60, Resp 22
· Case 2: Pulse 45, BP 175/100, Resp 10
· Case 3: Pulse 110, BP 80/70, Resp 24
Please select one of the above cases:
In total 750 words or less please;
1. Select one of the three cases (please make it clear in your submission which one)
2. Identify 3 differential diagnoses that you believe to fit the observation findings of the case
3. Pick one of these diagnoses and explain;
a. A very brief explanation of the condition (100 word or less)
b. The relationship between the disease pathology and the findings. Ie. Explain links between pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate change associated with unstable angina.
