The Body Systems
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 Course 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.Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
