Description
- What is the cardinal sign of Lyme disease?
- At what stages of Lyme disease are the IgG and IgM antibodies elevated?
- Why was the ESR elevated?
- What is the Therapeutic goal for Lyme Disease and what is the recommended treatment.
- What was the cause of this patient's pain and cramping?
- Why was there decreased hair on the patient's right leg?
- What would be the strategic physical assessments after surgery to determine theadequacy of the patient's circulation?
- What would be the treatment of intermittent Claudication for non-occlusion?
Explanation & Answer
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Case Study Outline
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Cardinal Sign of Lyme Disease
The stage at which the IgG, and IgM antibodies are elevated
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The ESR Elevated
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The Therapeutic Goal for Lyme Disease and The Recommended Treatment
Peripheral Vascular Disease
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The cause of this patient's pain and cramping
The cause of the decreased hair growth in the right leg of the patient
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The physical assessments after the patient’s surgery
IV.
The treatment of intermittent Claudication for non-occlusion
Running head: CASE STUDY: LYME DISEASE AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
Case Study: Lyme Disease and Peripheral Vascular Disease
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CASE STUDY: LYME DISEASE AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
Cardinal Sign of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the ailment that is caused by bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi and
transmitted by an infected deer or black-legged tick through a bite. The symptoms of the
disease are noticed three days to a month after a bite....