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b’nxc2xa0ASSIGNMENT INFORMATIONDue DateSunday, February 19, 201711:59 PMPoints Possible300xc2xa0Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. For this assignment, write your responses to each question as one narrative rather than separating your responses by question number. Include an introduction and a conclusion. Submit your answers using APA format, well-written sentences, and detailed explanations. Your analysis must be scientifically sound,xc2xa0necessary, andxc2xa0sufficient.Youxc2xa0mustxc2xa0also include a bibliography of at least 3 sources (with at least one non Internet source). Your textbook may not be included as a source for this assignment.xc2xa0Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.Case StudyM.K. is a 45-year-old female, measuring 5xe2x80x995xe2x80x9d and weighs 225 lbs. M.K. has a history of smoking about 22 years along with a poor diet. She has a history of Type II diabetesxc2xa0mellitusxc2xa0along with primary hypertension. M.K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Her current symptoms include chronic cough, more severe in the mornings with sputum,xc2xa0light-headedness, distended neck veins, excessive peripheral edema, and increase urination at night. Her current medications includexc2xa0Lotensinxc2xa0andxc2xa0Lasixxc2xa0for the hypertension along withxc2xa0Glucophagexc2xa0for the Type II diabetesxc2xa0mellitus.The following are lab findings that are pertinent to this case:VitalsBP158/98 mm HgCBCHematocrit57%Glycosylatedxc2xa0hemoglobin (HbA1c)7.3 %Arterial Blood Gas AssessmentPaCOxe2x82x8252 mm HgPaOxe2x82x8248 mm HgLipid PanelCholesterol242 mg/dLHDL32 mg/dLLDL173 mg/dLTriglycerides1000 mg/dLWhat clinical findings correlate with M.K.xe2x80x99s chronic bronchitis? What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.xe2x80x99s chronic bronchitis?xc2xa0Which type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K.? Explain the pathogenesis of how this type of heart failure develops.xc2xa0According to the B.P. value, what stage of hypertension is M. K. experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease in the U.S. population.xc2xa0According to the lipid panel, what other condition is M.K. at risk for? According to this case study, what other medications should be given and why? What additional findings correlate for both hypertension and Type II diabetesxc2xa0mellitus?xc2xa0Interpret the lab value forxc2xa0HbA1c and explain the rationale for this value in relation to normal/abnormal body function?xc2xa0Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) ‘

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