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Week 1 discussion

For this assignment, you will review the case study below and post a discussion for the class answering the noted questions.

You are evaluating a 78 year old white male who comes to your office today with unintentional weight loss of 10lb in the last year, self-reported exhaustion weakness based on grip strength, and slow walking speed, and low physical activity. Notes that he has been feeling worse over the past 6 months and just does not have the strength to do anything anymore. The patient states they are not currently on any medications except a multivitamin. He notes that he lives alone and does not want to leave his house. Answer the following questions with supportive rationale:

What questions should you as the patient/family to further assess?

What screening tools would be appropriate in this case?

Do you have concerns with fraility in this patient? If so why?

What referrals should be made if any on this patient?

Submission Details:

Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week.

Week 2 discussion

iHuman Case Study—Erin Bradley

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 sources 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. 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.

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This week, complete the case titled “Erin Bradley.”

Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the following questions:

What is the CC in this case study? What are important questions to ask the patient to formulate the history of present illness and what did the patient tell you?

What components of the physical exam are important to review in this case? What are pertinent positive and negative physical exam findings to help you formulate your diagnosis?

Which differential diagnosis is to be considered with this case study? What was your final diagnosis?

Week 3 discussion

This week you have learned about common respiratory disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following respiratory disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Respiratory disorders:

COPD

Pneumonia

Chronic Bronchitis

Week 4 discussion

This week you have learned about common cardiovascular disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following cardiovascular disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Cardiovascular disorders:

CHF

Valve disorders

Angina

PVD

Week 5 discussion

This week you have learned about common GI disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following GI disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

GI disorders:

GERD

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Diverticulitis

Week 6 discussion

This week you have learned about common GU and Male Reproductive disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following GU and Male Reproductive disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

GU and Male Reproductive disorders:

BPH

UTI

Prostate Cancer

Week 7 discussion

This week you have learned about common Dermatology disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Dermatology and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Dermatology:

Herpes Zoster

Melanoma

Tinea

Week 8 discussion

This week you have learned about common Orthopedic disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Orthopedic and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Orthopedic:

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis,

Osteoporosis

Bursitis

Fibromyalgia

Week 9 discussion

iHuman Case Study— Bebe Babbit

This week you learned about common Geriatric concerns. For the purpose of this discussion please discuss a common Geriatric age related change in at least 150 words.

Week 10 discussion

This week you have learned about common Endocrine disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Endocrine disorders and provide the following in your initial post:

Common Signs and symptoms seen

Screening assessment tools

Recommended diagnostic tests (if any)

Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines

Endocrine Disorders:

Diabetes

Hyper/hypothyroidism

Pituitary Disorders