Homework: Case Study Analysis
An understanding of the factors surrounding women's and men's health, infections, and hematologic disorders can be critically important to disease diagnosis and treatment in these areas. This importance is magnified by the fact that some diseases and disorders manifest differently based on the sex of the patient.
Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond the human systems involved. The impact of patient characteristics, as well as racial and ethnic variables, can also have an important impact...
An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in systems based on these characteristics is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs, this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
In this Homework, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
To prepare:
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following as it applies to the scenario you were provided (not all may apply to each scenario):
1) The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
2) Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
3) Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also, explain the causes of systemic reaction.
4) Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
5) Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
To prepare:
You will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Homework. Please see the "Course Announcements" section of the classroom for your homework from your Instructor.
Homework (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following as it applies to the scenario you were provided (not all may apply to each scenario):
1) The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
2) Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
3) Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also, explain the causes of systemic reaction.
4) Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
5) Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
You will examine fundamental concepts of women's and men's health disorders. You also explore common infections and hematologic disorders, and you apply the key terms and concepts that help communicate the pathophysiological nature of these issues to patients.
In this exercise, you will complete a 10- to 20 Knowledge Check questions to gauge your understanding of this module's content.
Task (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
Scenario: 67-year-old female presents with chief complaint of shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, unintentional weight loss, and mild numbness in her feet. She states she feels unsteady when she walks. PMH includes hypothyroidism well controlled on Synthroid 100 mcg/day. No history of HTN or CHF.
Vital signs: Temp 98.7 F, pulse 118, Respirations 22, BP 108/64, PaO2 95% on room air.
Physical exam revealed pale, anxious female appearing older than stated years.
HEENT- pale conjunctiva of eyes and pale palate. Tongue beefy red and slightly swollen with loss of normal rugae. Turbinates pale but no swelling. Thyroid palpable but no nodules felt. No lymph nodes palpated.
Cardiac-regular rate and rhythm with soft II/VI systolic murmur. Respiratory- lungs clear with no adventitious breath sounds. Abdomen-soft, non-tender with positive bowel sounds. Liver edge palpated two finger breadths below right costal margin. Lab data- hgb, hct, reticulocyte count, serum B12 levels low, mean corpuscle volume, plasma iron, and ferritin levels high, folate, TIBC are normal.
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following as it applies to the scenario you were provided (not all bullet points may apply and only include the ones that apply to the assigned case scenario):
1) The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
2) Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
3) Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also, explain the causes of systemic reaction.
4) Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
5) Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.