Discussion Post: Lymphatic, Chest, & Heart
A. Lymphatic
a. Define lymphedema.
b. What is elephantiasis?
c. Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.
B. Thorax and Lungs
a. Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present:
i. Dyspnea
ii. Orthopnea
iii. Apnea
iv. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
v. Tachypnea
vi. Bradypnea
vii. Hyperpnea
viii. Kussmaul breathing
ix. Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).
b. Support your answer with a previous experience you have encountered in your career.
C. Cardiovascular System
a. Name and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain why it is heard there.
b. A pregnant patient is having difficulty with dependent edema and painful varicosities. What can you suggest to help this patient's problem and explain rationale?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.