Discussion Post: Altered Physiology
A 42-year-old man comes to clinic with chief complaint of pain, redness, and swelling of his right calf. He states that he had been working in his yard using a string trimmer when the trimmer slipped and cut his leg. He cleaned the wound with water from the garden hose and covered the wound with a large Band-Aid. Several days later, he developed fever to 100.6° F and chills and noticed that his leg was swollen and red. He comes to the emergency department for definitive care.
Learning Objectives
a) Evaluate cellular processes and alterations within cellular processes
b) Analyze alterations in the immune system that result in disease processes
c) Identify racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning
d) Evaluate the impact of patient characteristics on disorders and altered physiology
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.