This Discussion has 3 parts:
Part 1: Lymphatic
Define lymphedema.
What is elephantiasis?
Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.
Part 2: Thorax and Lungs
Define and provide an example of a disease/situation where this sign/symptom might be present:
Dyspnea
Orthopnea
Apnea
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Tachypnea
Bradypnea
Hyperpnea
Kussmaul breathing
Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).
Support your answer with a previous experience you have encountered in your career.
Part 3: Cardiovascular System
Name and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain why it is heard there.
A pregnant patient (32 weeks’ gestation) is having difficulty with dependent edema and painful varicosities. What can you suggest to help this patient’s problem and explain rationale?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.