MUCOR INFECTION
Use the image in “Discussion Question Resource: Chest X-Ray” to answer the following Critical Thinking
Questions.
Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the
“Module 4 DQ Chest Xray” resource in order to complete the following questions.
Critical Thinking Questions
Explain what Mucor is and how a patient is likely to become infected with Mucor. Describe the
pathophysiologic progression of the infection into pneumonia and at least two medical/nursing
interventions that would be helpful in treating the patient.
Examine the laboratory blood test results and arterial blood gases provided in “Discussion Question
Resource: Laboratory Blood Test Results.” What laboratory values are considered abnormal? Explain each
abnormality and discuss the probable causes from a pathophysiologic perspective.
What medications and medical treatments are likely to be prescribed by the attending physician on this
case? List at least three medications and three treatments. Provide rationale for each of the
medications and treatments you suggest.
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