QUESTION TWO Mr. A. K is a 26 year old man, who presented at the emergency department with complaints of malaise, myalgia, he

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QUESTION TWO Mr. A. K is a 26 year old man, who presented at the emergency department with complaints of malaise, myalgia, headache, fever and Chills for four (4) days. Physical examination revealed an acutely ill young man who complained of severe abdominal pain Abdominal examination revealed a soft tender spleen that is slightly enlarged. Blood Pressure (BP) is 110/70 mmHg Pulse is 120 beats/minute Temperature is 40°C Laboratory findings include: Hemoglobin (Hb) 11g/dL (normal is 12-16g/dL) White Blood Cell (WBC) count is 3,300 cells/mm (normal 4,000 to 11,000) Urine analysis reveal: Trace amount of albumin Blood Film reavenl: Malaria parasites present with ++ A. Classify Mr.A.K’s malaria and explain why. (3 marks) B. How would you treat this type of malaria? (4 marks) C. What are three (3) vital signs to monitor to ascertain that A.K is improving? marks) (3
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