BIOS 256 Week 2 Case Study; Lower GI
Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Textbook • Weekly Concepts • Minimum of 1 scholarly source Scenario/Summary History: Mr. D is a 60 yr. old with fever, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and nausea for the past 24 hrs. There are no new foods in his diet, and he has not been travelling or eating out. He had a screening colonoscopy 5 years ago that showed diverticula in his colon, but he never had any problem with them. Physical: Mr. D appears tired and in pain. Exam is significant for abdominal tenderness to touch. Labs/Tests: White blood count is elevated on CBC Amylase, lipase and liver function tests are normal Abdominal CT scan shows diverticulitis
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