Discussion Post: Advanced Pathology
An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition.
Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario above. Include the following in your explanation:
a) The role genetics plays in the disease.
b) Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms described.
c) The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred.
d) The cells that are involved in this process.
e) How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.