In this activity, you considered the results of the diagnostic tests you ordered and all of the data collected to make your final evidence-based diagnosis. Review the correct diagnosis below.
Diagnosis | Student Rationale | Model Rationale |
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Iron Deficiency
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The patient’s iron studies are below normal levels; the MCVare above normal range (109fl) while the H&H are belwo normal range hence these test results support the diagnosis of iron deficiency
Conditions of the Hematologic System Anita Douglas shadow health Final Diagnosis |
Patient is presenting at the clinic with concerns of consistent fatigue over the past few months. The Iron Studies test indicates that patient’s serum ferritin levels are below normal, and the CBC with differentials test indicate that hemoglobin levels are below normal, while MCV levels are above normal.Conditions of the Hematologic System Anita Douglas shadow health Final Diagnosis
Test results indicate that patient’s folate, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels are below normal, which is consistent with megaloblastic anemia. Test results and symptomatic presentation rule out Acute Posthemorrhagic Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, and Atypical Myocardial Infarction. No traumatic injury, respiratory, or GI concerns reported. Recent X-Ray indicates pneumonia diagnosed three months prior has resolved completely. Test results indicate that symptom is caused by B12 deficiency. |
Vitamin B12 (Folate) Deficiency
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Patient’s Vitamin B12 levels are below normal range that is 180ng/ml. The hemattocirt and hemoglobin levesl are below range These test results support thsi diagnosis of Folate deficiency | Patient presents at the clinic with concerns of consistent fatigue over the past few months. Vitamin B12 (Folate) Deficiency test results indicate that patient’s folate, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels are below normal and the CBC test indicates MCV are above normal range. Test results support a diagnosis of megaloblastic anemia related to B12 deficiency. Test results and symptomatic presentation rule out Acute Posthemorrhagic Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, and Atypical Myocardial Infarction. No traumatic injury, respiratory, or GI concerns reported. Recent X-Ray indicates pneumonia diagnosed three months prior has resolved completely. Test results indicate that symptom is caused by Vitamin B12 (folate) Deficiency, or megaloblastic anemia Conditions of the Hematologic System Anita Douglas shadow health Final Diagnosis. |