Mechanisms of Infectious Disease

CASE 1: Mechanisms of Infectious DiseaseA nurse who works in a skilled nursing facility is caring for an 85-year-old woman who has had a fever of 102F for 2 days. The nurse noted increased agitation, restlessness, and a decreased appetite. The patient has a Foley catheter in place. The physician ordered a urine analysis and the results are below. A diagnosis of a kidney infection was given. ?Discuss how the bacteria gained entry into the body and what normal innate host defense mechanisms were ineffective?Describe how the patients age impacted her response to the infection CASE 2: A 25-year-old college student is seen in an outpatient setting with the chief complaint of difficulty sleeping. He states he has been having problems with sleep for the past four weeks. He has not been eating well, has noted an increase in stomach pain, and states he feels anxious all the time. He states he is in his fourth year of college and will be graduating in one month. When the nurse examines him, she finds the following: pulse 100, R 18, and BP 130/90. His skin is diaphoretic and he appears anxious.? Discuss how the adrenal cortex is stimulated during the stress response? Describe specific monitoring by the nurse that would be important to note regarding the stress response? Describe how the immune system responds to chronic stressors ASSIGNMENT 1. The scholarly paper should be in narrative format, 3 to 4 pages excluding the title and reference page.2. Include an introductory paragraph, purpose statement, and a conclusion.3. Include level 1 and 2 headings to organize the paper. APA FORMAT 2 PEER REVIEWED articles less than 5 years old