Discussion Post: Pediatric
For this Discussion, you will review the latest evidence-based guidelines in the links provided below. Please make sure you are using scholarly references and they should not be older than 5 years.
Apply the information from the Aquifer case study to answer the following questions:
a) How would you evaluate and manage a pediatric patient who has BP and BMI greater than what is expected for his/her age group? Which additional conditions would you want to screen for and why?
b) What physical exam findings and diagnostic results would be concerning to you in this patient and why? What would be three differentials in this case?
c) What are your final assessments (diagnoses) for this patient? What is your treatment recommendation and education for the patient and family? Why?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.