Fatigue

In your introduction, describe the challenge/problem and why it is significant; use data and/or examples to make your point. Since the issue must be rooted
in the literature, be sure to identify the journal article or published research/review article where the source for your idea originated for you.
In the body of your paper, review the history of this problem, how it may have changed over time, and why. Use data/stats or examples to illustrate and justify
your opinions. Then, explain how concepts related to the study of human factors can be employed to help address this challenge/problem. Has this potential
solution been used successfully before? If so, please explain.
Finally, describe how one might verify that your proposed solution/approach is successful and/or what other research may be needed moving forward.

 

Fatigue, and anorexia

Case study
W.B. is a 48 y.o. male who presents with a two-week history of SOB, fatigue, and anorexia. He describes dyspnea on exertion and orthopnea. He denies all
signs of infection or weight loss, but complains his skin has become itchy. PMH is significant for hypertension (untreated), known creatinine elevation, peptic
ulcer disease, and chronic tension headache for which he frequentlytakes Ibuprofen. Physical exam reveals BP 180/110, AV-nicking and cotton-wool spots
perfundoscopy, fine crackles (rales) at lung bases bilaterally, and 2+ pitting edema to knee-levelbilaterally. Diagnosis: Chronic kidney disease.