This Discussion has 3 parts:
Part 1: Lymphatic
- Define lymphedema.
- What is elephantiasis?
- Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.
Part 2: Thorax and Lungs
- Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present:
- Dyspnea
- Orthopnea
- Apnea
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
- Tachypnea
- Bradypnea
- Hyperpnea
- Kussmaul breathing
- Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).
- Support your answer with a previous experience you have encountered in your career.
Part 3: Cardiovascular System
- Name and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain why it is heard there.
- A pregnant patient (32 weeks gestation) is having difficulty with dependent edema and painful varicosities. What can you suggest to help this patients problem and explain rationale?
