Clinical Reasoning: Pediatrics

Clinical Reasoning: Pediatrics
Clinical Reasoning: Pediatrics
Module 7 discussion
DQ1 Clinical Reasoning: Pediatrics
Respond to the following:
Question 1: How would you organize this visit and what would be your first priority? What should you know about Cystic Fibrosis as a primary care provider?
Question 2: You make a diagnosis of poison ivy, but you decide to draw Measles titer on Jason, out of caution. What should you discuss next with Jason and Ms. Reynolds? What activities would you suggest to promote Jason’s health?
Question 3: Should you consider speaking with Ms. Reynolds during the visit about her possible pregnancy? Discuss the heredity component of cystic fibrosis. What diagram is used to describe dominant and recessive traits?
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.
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DQ2 Clinical Reasoning: Older Adult
Respond to the following:
Question 1: You are the Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist and you are asked to admit Ms. Winchester to the hospitalist service. What are your concerns regarding the treatment of this patient with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? How should she be managed in the hospital? What preoperative test(s) should you order for this patient?
Question 2: There are several things that could be causing Ms. Winchester’s acute confused state prior to her fall. What studies should be ordered to rule out another cause of her confusion (other than the fall)?
Question 3: What would you include in your postoperative plan if Ms. Winchester’s surgery goes well? Include her family in this plan.
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.