Module 6 Assignment: Case Study Analysis
Module 6 Assignment: Case Study Analysis
Scenario 2: A 42-year-old man comes to clinic with chief
complaint of pain, redness, and swelling of his right calf. He states
that he had been working in his yard using a string trimmer when
the trimmer slipped and cut his leg. He cleaned the wound with
water from the garden hose and covered the wound with a large
Band-Aid. Several days later, he developed fever to 100.6˚ F and
chills and noticed that his leg was swollen and red. He comes to
the emergency department for definitive care.
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study
for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the β€œCourse
Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment
from your Instructor.
The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis in which you:
Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms
described.
Identify the genes that may be associated with the development
of the disease