Skyler Hansen is an 18-year-old male diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 6 months ago. He was brought to the Emergency Department by his friends. The friends report that he started acting “weird” while they were playing basketball. He has not eaten anything for 5 hours. Skyler told them that he felt lightheaded and was going to lie down on the cement. They became nervous and decided to bring him in to the Emergency Department. The patient is drowsy, wakes with stimulus, has slurred speech, is diaphoretic, and is acting irrationally. Weight 154 pounds (70 Kg). Height 72 inches (1.82 meters); Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 6 months ago. Immunizations are current. No known drug or food allergies.
Element
Points
Definition
Diagnosis
10
Identify the diagnosis and give a definition of what it means
Diagnostic Tests
10
What diagnostic tests would be done for this diagnosis and define each one
Treatment
10
What are the treatments for this diagnosis and define each
Patient Education
20
Write a narrative explaining in non-medical terms to the patient about their disease, diagnostic tests and treatment
Psychosocial Issues
30
Identify 2 psychosocial issues related to the disease and discuss how these will impact the patient
APA Format
20
WORD document ONLY. Times New Roman (12). Double spaced. Cover page (Name, Course Title, professor name), Reference page(Alphabetical)
(3) cited sources minimal.
Total Points
100
Tammy is a 4-year old who was seen at the well child clinic for a routine examination. During the visit, her mother notes that she has been irritable and that her “belly seems to be distended.” It was noted by the nurse that she has lost weight since her last visit, which may be due to a poor appetite. After a thorough history and physical examination, blood work was ordered. Her findings indicated anemia and thrombocytopenia. Tammy is now admitted to your unit and diagnostic tests are ordered to rule out neuroblastoma.
John is a 65-year-old retired mechanic. He is obese and has been diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes. He comes to the family practice clinic because of urinary hesitancy and a decreased urine flow. This has been going on for 4 months. His friend told him that his prostate may be enlarged. The nurse explains that there are several symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
Delilah, a 17-year-old, referred herself to the eating disorder center at a prominent psychiatric hospital. During the assessment Delilah described fluctuations in her mood, but she was not aware that she had any significant health problems. She denied alcohol or drug abuse but acknowledged excessive laxative abuse. Initially, she was hesitant to talk about her eating problems. She stated, “I’m ashamed and embarrassed about my eating habits. I have a 3-year history of compulsive eating and binging of which my family is unaware. I have always had a weight control problem.
Vincent Brody is a 67-year-old male admitted directly from the provider’s office several hours ago for exacerbation of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is maintaining O2 saturations at 94% on 2 L/min of oxygen per nasal cannula. Patient has a 50-year history of smoking 2 packs a day. He has continued to smoke despite health care providers’ recommendations to quit. During the last year he has had two exacerbations. Physical findings include a barrel chest and clubbed fingers. Weight 154 pounds (70 kg). Height 68 inches (1.72 meters)
Skyler Hansen is an 18-year-old male diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 6 months ago. He was brought to the Emergency Department by his friends. The friends report that he started acting “weird” while they were playing basketball. He has not eaten anything for 5 hours. Skyler told them that he felt lightheaded and was going to lie down on the cement. They became nervous and decided to bring him in to the Emergency Department. The patient is drowsy, wakes with stimulus, has slurred speech, is diaphoretic, and is acting irrationally. Weight 154 pounds (70 Kg). Height 72 inches (1.82 meters); Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 6 months ago. Immunizations are current. No known drug or food allergies.
Due Date
Apr 19, 2022 11:59 PM
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Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Criterion Score
Criterion 1 DIAGNOSIS Identify the diagnosis and give a definition of what it means. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS What diagnostic tests would be done for this diagnosis and define each one.
20 points
15 points
10 points
5 points
Score of Criterion 1 DIAGNOSIS Identify the diagnosis and give a definition of what it means. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS What diagnostic tests would be done for this diagnosis and define each one.,/ 20
Criterion 2 TREATMENT. What are the treatments for this diagnosis and define each.
10 points
7.5 points
5 points
2.5 points
Score of Criterion 2 TREATMENT. What are the treatments for this diagnosis and define each.,/ 10
Criterion 3 PATIENT EDUCATION Write a narrative explaining in non-medical terms to the patient about their disease, diagnostic tests and treatment. PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES Identify 2 psychosocial issues related to the disease and discussion.
50 points
37.5 points
25 points
12.5 points
Score of Criterion 3 PATIENT EDUCATION Write a narrative explaining in non-medical terms to the patient about their disease, diagnostic tests and treatment. PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES Identify 2 psychosocial issues related to the disease and discussion.,/ 50
Criterion 4 APA Format WORD document ONLY. Times New Roman (12). Double spaced. Cover page (Name, Course Title, professor name), Reference page(Alphabetical)(3) cited sources minimal. SOURCES Must be used in the document.
20 points
15 points
10 points
5 points
Score of Criterion 4 APA Format WORD document ONLY. Times New Roman (12). Double spaced. Cover page (Name, Course Title, professor name), Reference page(Alphabetical)(3) cited sources minimal. SOURCES Must be used in the document.,/ 20
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