Case Study Assignment Patient Profile And Background...

Case Study Assignment for Unit 1 Diane Vinciguerra Jacksonville University March 6, 2015 Case Study Assignment for Unit 1 Patient Profile and Background Information Mrs. J. arrives at the emergency department with her 6 year old son, PJ, who has a history of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). He is febrile (101.7 ° F orally), BP 98/66, HR 122, RR 32 with the use of accessory muscles. Mother states PJ has, for the last five days, exhibited signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection, runny nose, low grade fever, cough, and fatigue. He has lost 2 pounds over the past 5 days due to anorexia though he has not had vomiting. He weighs 36 pounds and height is 3’2†. Today, PJ became more lethargic and his fever was difficult to control with pyretics. PJ was diagnosed at 8 months of age with CF when he failed to gain weight though his appetite was good. He had frequent (5-6) pale, foul-smelling stools daily for several months leading to Mrs. J seeking an evaluation. 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