NR602 Week 6: Reflection Paper

Week 6 course outcomes include:

• Integrate current evidence based clinical practice guidelines in the care of childbearing and childrearing families. (PO 5)
• Appropriately apply anticipatory guidance and health promotion in the care of childbearing and childrearing families (PO5)

Introduction to Knowledge Content Assessment and treatment of the following frequent pediatric disorders: cardiac, hematologic, neurologic, and musculoskeletal should have been learned

ORDER COMPREHSIVE SOLUTION PAPERS

Cardiovascular/Hematologic Disorders – As a primary care practitioner, it is crucial for the NP to have a full understanding of the following: cardiac anomalies and their treatment choices. ASD, VSD, PDA, coarctation of the aorta, pulmonary stenosis, and aortic stenosis are among the acyanotic heart disorders. Tetralogy of Fallot, Tricuspid Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of the Great Vessels, and Truncus Arteriosus are all symptoms of cyanotic heart disease. Most people with sickle cell anemia see a specialist. However, in rural regions, the primary care practitioner may be trusted with the initial diagnosis and management.

Neurology Disorders – It is important for the NP to have a thorough knowledge of the following: Tourette’s syndrome is usually diagnosed in childhood. The difference in clinical presentation of headaches seen in the pediatric population. Tension headaches are the most common headaches in children; NSAIDS are the recommended pharmacolgical treatment option.

Musculoskeletal Disorders – It is important for the NP to have a thorough knowledge of the following: How to diagnose Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, clinical presentation of slipped captial femoral epiphysis, scoliosis, osgood-schlatter and legg calve perthes disease.

In week 7, you will gain knowledge on Elimination, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Genitourinary Disorders, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, Atopic, Rheumatic, and Immunodeficiency Disorders.

The following assignments are due in week 7:

• MyEvaluations Log
• iHuman Case – Constipation/Encopresis
• Website Exploration

NR 602 Week 6 Case Study Discussion Symptom Evaluation GI, GU, Endocrinology, Neuromuscular Recent

Case Study Discussion – Part 1

What further OLDCART and ROS information is important today specific to their chief complaints? What are their chief complaints/concerns?

What are the differential diagnoses based on the chief complaints for Lily and Riley with rationale?

Case Study Discussion – Part 2

Assessment

Primary diagnoses for Lily and Riley with rationale

Differential diagnoses with rationale

Plan for one primary diagnoses based on one current evidence-based journal article

Further diagnostic work-up not included above

Medications

Referrals

Conservative measures

Patient education

Follow-up plan

Case Study Discussion – Part 3

Written summation of case in SOAP format.