Answered: QUESTIONS. A. Discuss the probable…

Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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A. Discuss the probable causes of the alterations in T.H.'s laboratory results.

B. Explain the pathophysiology of Cushing syndrome.

Transcribed Image Text:CASE STUDY Cushing Syndrome Patient Profile T.H. is a 26-year-old elementary school teacher. He seeks the advice of his health care provider because of changes in his appearance over the past year. Subjective Data • Reports weight gain (particularly through his midsection), easy bruising, and edema of his feet, lower legs, and hands • Has been having increasing weakness and insomnia Objective Data • Physical examination: BP 150/110; 2+ edema of lower extremities; purplish striae on abdomen; thin extremities with thin, friable skin; severe acne of the face and neck Blood analysis: Glucose 167 mg/dL (9.3 mmol/L); white blood cell (WBC) count 13,600/ulL; lymphocytes 12%; red blood cell (RBC) count 6.6 x 10/uL; K* 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L)

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