this is a scenario case study in which you need to explain…

Question Answered this is a scenario case study in which you need to explain… this is a scenario case study in which you need to explain pathophysiology of meningococal infection and then relate it to risk fectors and clinical manifestation. Lucy, a 1-year-old girl presents to Logan ED with a history of fever and rash. She was in good health until last night, when she developed a fever and (brown-purple) spotty rash. Lucy has an unremarkable medical history, although has recently returned from a trip to Ethiopia for a family Christmas reunion. On initial assessment Lucy has a core body temperature of 39.4°C and heart rate of 187 bpm but is normotensive. Two hours after preliminary testing, Lucy now has a blood pressure of 68/40 mmHg, serum lactate levels of 4.3 mmol/L and appears to be in a stuporous state (reacting only to painful stimulation).Lucy is diagnosed with a septic shock, due to a Meningococcal infection.in this scenario you need to explain the pathophysiology of meningococal infection. why it happens, and what organs this effects in the body and then relate pathophysiology to the risk factors and clinical menfestations. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)