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Module 5 discussion

DQ1 Clinical Reasoning: Male Genitourinary System

Respond to the following:

Question 1: What other questions should you ask of Mr. Lange that are pertinent to this issue? What should be included in a physical exam of a 60 year-old male for this specific exam?

Question 2: What is the recommended work up for a patient you suspect has benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH)? What complications can develop from bladder outlet obstruction due to BPH?

Question 3: Briefly describe three (3) treatment options for Mr. Lange. What other members of the healthcare team would you work with in establishing a plan of care for Mr. Lange? Additionally, please include health promotion activities that would be culturally appropriate for him and provide a rationale for your choices.

You are expected to participate in academic conversations with peers and faculty to generate scholarly dialogue. Expectations for participation in the course discussions are described under the Discussion Rubric: Exploration, Spirit of Inquiry, and Engagement (interactions) when relating your experiences, opinions, viewpoints, and ideas supported by evidence.

Submission Instructions

Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click “Reply.” Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click “Post Reply.”

To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.

Evaluation

This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 15% of your final course grade.

DQ2 Clinical Reasoning: Musculoskeletal System

Respond to the following:

Question 1: Based on the information provided in the case study, what would you consider to be the essential questions to ask Ms. Lee?

Question 2: Based upon your evaluation, you feel that Ms. Lee may have rheumatoid arthritis. If that were the case, what would your examination reveal? List the tests that should be included in Ms. Lee’s work up.

Question 3: What treatment recommendations would you suggest for Ms. Lee if she is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis? Please include health promotion activities that would be culturally appropriate for her and provide a rationale for your choices. What kind of practitioner would you recommend as a primary care provider for Ms. Lee?

You are expected to participate in academic conversations with peers and faculty to generate scholarly dialogue. Expectations for participation in the course discussions are described under the Discussion Rubric: Exploration, Spirit of Inquiry, and Engagement (interactions) when relating your experiences, opinions, viewpoints, and ideas supported by evidence.

Submission Instructions

Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click “Reply.” Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click “Post Reply.”

To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.

Evaluation

This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 15% of your final course grade.