(NR 283 Week 2 Discussions, NR 283 Week 2 Discussions)
JL, a 50-year-old woman, was camping with her 3 children and spouse, fell and broke the left tibia at the ankle. She is in the emergency department, waiting for the fracture to … The leg hurts and she note that the ankle is swelling. A diagnosis of a simple fracture and sprain (damage to ligaments) is made.
- What is the cause of pain and swelling? What can JL expect in the days to come as inflammation resolves and healing begins?
- What is the rationale for immobilizing the … bone?
JL’s son Matt, age 10 years, has a runny nose and itchy eyes and is irritable. The camping tent was set up in a grassy field, and the boys … several games on the field. Matt is also … by a health care provider and a diagnosis of allergy to pollen is made.
- Explain the rationale for each of Matt’s
- Identify the type of immune response …
- Discuss what Matt can expect in the future.