Describe the pathophysiologic progression of the infection into pneumonia and at least two medical/nursing interventions that would be helpful in treating the patient.
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.
Mucor is “a fungi of the order Mucorales and class Zygomycetes” (Maheen et al, 2014). It causes a disease called mucormycosis, a mold infection which could be life threatening and has to be treated emergently. “Mucormycosis is not common but can be frequent in immunocompromised patients (neutropenic, diabetic ketoacidosis) (NIH, 2016). Mucor is a fungus living in the soil. Humans can get infected through soil or inhaling it in the air. When a person inhales Mucor spores she or he can become infected with it. If a patient has weak immune system this fungus starts to grow in the lungs causing pneumonia. Symptoms might include cough, shortness of breath and fever. Early detection is crucial as this fungus can disseminate quickly (Maheen, 2014).
Two interventions:
Amphotericin B is he most often drug of choice to treat this fungus infection
Monitor patient’s respiratory status (respiratory treatments as needed, oxygen as needed, monitor vital signs for hypoxia and deterioration).
. 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.
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