CASE SCENARIO: Poe, 66 year old 71 kgs, farmer was admitted with 1 day history of acute onset severe pleuritic chest pain, with four episodes lasting…

Question Answered step-by-step CASE SCENARIO:Mr. Poe, 66 year old 71 kgs, farmer was admitted with 1 day history of acute onset severe pleuritic chest pain, with four episodes lasting 10- 5 min. Pain is felt beneath the clavicle and in the neck and left scapular region. The pain was worse when lying flat, breathing, twisting body and relieved by leaning forward. He had no sweating nor fever. His history includes recent infection with Coxsackie B Virus which is treated at home. He had a 40 pack year smoking history and a significant familial premature coronary disease. His vaccination schedule was up to date, and he had not travelled recently. On examination his temperature was 36.9°C, blood pressure was 120/83 mm Hg, heart rate was 86 beats/min, respiratory rate was 16 breaths/min and an O2 saturation of 99% on ambient air. ECG results shows Diffuse ST segment elevation, PR depression, Electrical alternans and Flattening of T waves. Patient is for C-reactive protein, Chest X-ray, and CBC. Mr. Poe were given Aspirin 2 grams OD.Describe the importance of diagnostic and laboratory test in the given scenario:ECGChest X-rayCBCC-reactive protein(Please include the references) Health Science Science Nursing OLFU CON NCMB316 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)