Describe the pathophysiology of the chosen condition. What is the condition’s etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, and ris

 1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.  

1. Describe the pathophysiology of the chosen condition. What is the condition’s etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, and risk factors? 
2. Discuss how the condition is diagnosed. What are relevant assessment findings, labs, and imaging studies? 
3. Explain how the pathophysiology of the condition might differ across the lifespan. Does the condition manifest in pediatric, pregnant, breastfeeding, and older adult populations? How might the condition look different across the lifespan? 
4. Create your case study based on the chosen condition , (~ 1,000 words or less using bullet points and full sentences).   Start with the diagnosis and work backward to develop a clinical scenario that leads to this diagnosis. Include the client’s name, social background, symptoms, lab results, medical or surgical history, and other relevant details. 

1. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post. 
2. Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post. 
3. Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.