Case Study 1 & 2
Students must review the case study and answer all questions with a scholarly response using APA and include 2 scholarly references. Answer both case studies on the same document.
The answers must be in your own words with reference to the journal or book where you found the evidence to your answer. Do not copy-paste or use past students’ work as all files submitted in this course are registered and saved in turn it in the program.
Answers must be scholarly and be 3-4 sentences in length with rationale and explanation. No Straight forward / Simple answer will be accepted.
Turn it in Score must be less than 25 % or will not be accepted for credit, must be your own work and in your own words. You can resubmit, Final submission will be accepted if less than 25 %. Copy paste from websites or textbooks will not be accepted or tolerated.
Case Study 1: AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Critical Thinking Questions
What is the relationship between levels of CD4 lymphocytes and the likelihood of clinical complications from AIDS?
Why does the United States Public Health Service recommend monitoring CD4 counts every 3 to 6 months in patients infected with HIV?
Case Study 2: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Critical Thinking Questions
Explain the significance of the urinalysis results (Urinalysis: Profuse proteinuria and cellular casts) as they relate to renal involvement with SLE.
Why is the ESR increased in inflammatory conditions?