- Lymphatic SystemElephantiasis:Discuss its pathophysiology, including contributing factors and underlying mechanisms.Propose health promotion strategies to prevent or manage this condition.Relate this condition to a patient experience or case you have encountered in your career.
- Thorax and LungsPeriodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the condition.Provide an example of a disease or clinical scenario where this might occur.Suggest health promotion strategies to reduce the risk or mitigate the impact of the condition, including patient education and lifestyle modifications.
- Cardiovascular SystemName and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain the significance of sounds heard in these areas.For a pregnant patient (33 weeks’ gestation) experiencing dependent edema and painful varicosities:Analyze the physiological changes during pregnancy that contribute to these symptoms.Suggest evidence-based interventions to alleviate the discomfort, with a rationale for each.