Lymphatic, Chest, & Heart
 

 

This Discussion has 3 parts:


Lymphatic


Define lymphedema.

What is elephantiasis?

Provide the differential diagnosis of mumps versus cervical adenitis.



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.



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.