Pathophysiology

General Instructions This discussion represents the second step in a three-step discussion series where you will choose your pathophysiology adventure to analyze and present to the class. Students will continue to explore the disease process that was chosen in Week 2. In this step of the discussion series, you will describe the pathophysiology of your chosen condition from Week 2 and its manifestations, diagnosis, and lifespan considerations. You will also create your case study. Include the following sections: 1. Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. a. Describe the pathophysiology of the chosen condition. What is the conditions etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, and risk factors? b. Discuss how the condition is diagnosed. What are relevant assessment findings, labs, and imaging studies? c. 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? d. 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 clients name, social background, symptoms, lab results, medical or surgical history, and other relevant details. Cite a scholarly source in the initial post