Clinical Reasoning: The Abdomen

Clinical Reasoning: The Abdomen
Clinical Reasoning: The Abdomen
Module 4 discussion
DQ1 Clinical Reasoning: The Abdomen
Respond to the following:
Question 1: What questions are necessary to ask during the work up of Ms. Patterson? Explain your rationale for asking these questions.
Question 2: What tests should you include once you have a working diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis? Provide a rationale for these tests. What other members of the healthcare team would you work with in establishing a plan of care for Ms. Patterson?
Question 3: After all testing is complete, Ms. Patterson is found to have blockage of the ducts. Discuss the interventions necessary for management of the blockage.
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: The Breast and GU System
Respond to the following:
Question 1: What would be your first concern for this patient? Provide a rationale for this answer. Describe the steps you would take when working up the breast mass. Discuss what other areas you would seek further information from Ms. Berger.
Question 2: Discuss the types of counseling you would consider given the possible outcomes. Provide a rationale for this answer. Identify other members of the healthcare team you would involve in developing a plan of care for Ms. Berger.
Question 3: Describe the risk factors for breast cancer. Discuss health promotion activities you would advocate for your female patients related to the breast and genitourinary (GU) system.
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.