NR602 Week 7: Reflection Assignment

Week 7 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. (PO 5)

Overview of Knowledge Content Students should have Acquired: Students should have learned how to assess and treat the following common pediatric conditions: gastrointestinal disorders, genitourinary disorders, endocrine disorders, metabolic disorders, atopic disorders, rheumatic disorders, and immune deficiency disorders.

ORDER COMPREHSIVE SOLUTION PAPERS

Cardiovascular/Hematologic Disorders: The NP should be well-versed in the clinical presentation and management of acute abdominal pain, chronic abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, encopresis, GERD, hernias, intussusception, pyloric stenosis, pinworms, viral gastroenteritis, and vomiting in children.

Genitourinary Disorders – It is important for the NP to have a thorough knowledge of the following: History, physical exam and lab results are pivitol in correctly diagnosing and treating genitourinary conditions. Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is the most common hematuria; it causes a rash on the buttocks, legs and back. Wilm’s Tumor has commonly been noted by a simple abdominal exam; 80% of children present with an abdominal mass. Make sure you understand the difference between Primary and Secondary Enuresis. Knowing this will assist you in determining possible cause(s) of primary enuresis and possible cause(s) of secondary enuresis.

Endocrine/Metabolic Disorders – It is important for the NP to have a thorough knowledge of the following: Endocrine malfunction can lead to delays in growth, short stature, significant illness, developmental or cognitive impairment or delays, and even death.

In week 8, you will gain knowledge on Behavioral and Mental Health Promotion, Intentional and Unintentional Injuries: Injury Prevention and Child Maltreatment and Mental Health Disorders.

The following assignments are due in week 8:

• MyEvaluations Log
• Website Exploration
• Discussion
• Final Exam

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.