Explain the pathophysiology of  signs and symptoms

Explain the pathophysiology of  signs and symptoms

Explain the pathophysiology of  signs and symptoms; Ms Gladys Liu is a 45 year old woman has a medical history of HT and a 20 year history of T2DM which is no longer controlled by lifestyle changes. She has presented to the ED following a possible UTI for last few days. Her admission vital signs are T: 38.7?C, HR: 125bpm, RR 25, BP 100/65 mmHg On examination: left flank pain with a pain score of 8/10, cracked lips, poor appetite and sunken eyes on examination.

Question 1 Explain the pathophysiology of  signs and symptoms as they apply to Gladys.

Question 2 Discuss the investigations/tests that you think should be ordered for Gladys and explain your rationale and expected results (including the normal ranges).

Question 3 Discuss how the information and understanding you have collated in question 1 and 2 informs your nursing care of Gladys,