Assignment: Differential Diagnoses Case-Study

Assignment: Differential Diagnoses Case-Study
Assignment: Differential Diagnoses Case-Study
Assignment: Differential Diagnoses Case-Study
Week 2 discussion iHuman Case Study – Angela Cortez This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite resources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week. For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study based on the course objectives and weekly content. The iHuman cases emphasize core learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing assessments and diagnostic skills, and to develop patient care plans that are grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice. The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam. Click here for information on how to access and navigate iHuman. This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Angela Cortez”. After completing your iHuman Case Study, answer the following questions using the latest evidenced based guidelines: Discuss the questions that would be important to include when interviewing a patient with this issue. Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a patient with this issue. Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on this patient? Why? List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each. Discuss your management plan for this patient, including pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.