Problem:
After the procedures were completed, the physician returned to the room and said, "I think that we might have two things going on. I think Miguel might just have a common respiratory illness called RSV, but, in addition, his chest x-ray looks as though he might have pneumonia." The physician draws a picture of the chest for Alfonso and Raquel so both understand what "normal" lungs look like and what Miguel's look like. The physician continues, "It looks like his white blood cells, the ones that fight infection, are elevated. We don't know yet what bacteria is causing the infection and must wait for the laboratory test to come back, but I think it is important that he is admitted to the hospital. You said his breathing rate during the day has become more rapid and he is not drinking fluids like usual. Are you agreeable with this plan?" Raquel and Alfonso both respond positively. Need Assignment Help?