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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

Section: Chapter Questions

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Twenty year old Kelly has a sore throat, fever, weight loss, no appetite, and is very lethargic. Her periods are mild, without much bleeding. She sleeps all night and most of day. She admits to having several boyfriends this semester at college. Her hematocrit is 44%, Hemoglobin 12. Diabetes runs in her family, so the Doctor also ordered a fasting glucose, which was80 mg/dl, and a Hemoglobin A1C, which was 4.9%, Finally her CBC with differential revealed neutrophils of 30%, lymphocytes of 60% , basophils of less than 1% and an elevated monocyte count. First address each blood test and explain if it is normal or not. Then provide a few possible diganosis for Kelly. Explain why you chose these possibilities.

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ANSWER: INTRODUCTION

Infection occurs when the body's natural mechanism are incapable to protect. Micro - organism such bacteria, viral, or fungus invade the susceptible host especially if the person is having weaker immune system. Infection prolong the longitivity ad healing of the person.

Breaks in the integrity of the skin, soft tissue or organs like lungs, throat can be the site for infections.

Given case:

20 years old female
Symptoms - sore throat, fever, weight loss, no appetite , lethargic
Menstrual history- mild, and without much blood
Family history- Diabetic
Lifestyle history- Sleeps all night, and most of the day
Sexual history - She do not admit to have oral or sexual intercourse, but she admitted to have several boyfriend in recent past months.