Solved by verified expert:Use the image Chest X-Ray(Attached), to answer the following Critical Thinking Questions.Examine the x-ray of a patient diagnosed with pneumonia due to infection with Mucor. Refer to the Chest X-ray in order to complete the following questions.Critical Thinking QuestionsExplain what Mucor is and how a patient is likely to become infected with Mucor. Describe the pathophysiologic progression of the infection into pneumonia and at least two medical/nursing interventions that would be helpful in treating the patient.Examine the laboratory blood test results and arterial blood gases provided in Laboratory Blood Test Results(Attached), What laboratory values are considered abnormal? Explain each abnormality and discuss the probable causes from a pathophysiologic perspective.What medications and medical treatments are likely to be prescribed by the attending physician on this case? List at least three medications and three treatments. Provide rationale for each of the medications and treatments you suggest.APA FORMAT REQUIRED IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCE PAGE.
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Discussion Question Resource: Laboratory Blood Test
Results
Laboratory Blood Test Results and Arterial Blood Gases
Na
141 meq/L
Mg
1.7 mg/dL
pH
7.50
K
4.5 meq/L
PO4
2.9 mg/dL
PaO2
59 mm Hg on room air
Cl
105 meq/L
Glu, fasting
138 mg/dL
PaCO2 25 mm Hg
HCO3
29 meq/L
Hb
13.7 g/dL
BUN
16 mg/dL
Hct
39.4%
Cr
0.9 mg/dL
WBC
15,200/mm³
Ca
8.7 mg/dL
Lymphocytes
10%
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