Alterations in immunity. For LadyTaylor PhD only!
Alterations in ImmunityDonna, a twenty-one-year-old nursing student, comes to her nurse practitioner in December with a five-week history of itchy eyes and nasal congestion with watery nasal discharge. She also complains of a “tickling” cough, especially at night, and she has had episodes of repetitive sneezing. She gets frequent “colds” every spring and fall.Physical ExaminationVital Signs: Afebrile; respiratory rate, pulse, and blood pressure all normalSkin: Flaking erythematous rash on the flexor surfaces of both armsHead, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat: Tender overmaxillary sinuses; sclera red and slightly swollen with frequent tearing; outer nares with red, irritated skin; internal nares with red, boggy, moist mucosa and one medium-sized polyp on each side; pharynx slightly erythematous, with clear postnasal drainageLungs: Clear to auscultation and percussionAnswer the questions about Donna and her condition and provide a pathophysiological response in the body. Examine and describe the pathophysiology associated with the possible disease.What is the possible disease process according to the client’s history?What assessment questions would be useful to ask about her medical and family history?What evidence suggests that Donna does not have an acute severe infection?If Donna has allergic rhinitis, what type of hypersensitivity reaction is involved?***You can use any reference book, but include the textbook of this class****ReferenceMcCance, K., Huether, S. (2014). Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 7th Edition. [South University]. Retrieved from https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/#/books/9780323088541/