What is the etiology of cystic fibrosis?
A five-month-old Caucasian female is brought into the clinic as the parent indicates that she has been having ongoing foul-smelling, greasy diarrhea. She seems to be small for her age and a bit sickly but, her parent’s state that she has a huge appetite. Upon examination you find that the patient is wheezing and you observe her coughing. After an extensive physical exam and work-up, the patient is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
- What is the etiology of cystic fibrosis?
- Describe in detail the pathophysiological process of cystic fibrosis.
- Identify hallmark signs identified from the physical exam and symptoms.
- Describe the pathophysiology of complications of cystic fibrosis.
- What teaching related to her diagnosis would you provide the parents?
In addition to the textbook (McCance, K. L., Huether, S. E., Brashers, V. L., & Rote, N. S. (2013).Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.)utilize at least one peer-reviewed, evidence based resource to develop your post.
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