Please include an introduction, conclusion and intext citation.
For this assignment, you will be placed (virtually) in a real-world scenario that occurs in work settings. Please read the following description of the authentic performance task and complete the requirements as described in the scenario.
Write a 1000-1250 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each part. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.
Scenario:
You have been assigned to care for Ms. A, who is 28 years old. She came to her primary care provider with complaints of lethargy and fatigue. She states that she is a single mother of a 2-year-old son and that it takes all her energy just to get through the day. She also complains of being cold all the time and of wanting to sleep, and she is very concerned about a sudden loss of hair. She seems to be having difficulty communicating her concerns to the healthcare provider and frequently repeats herself. During her physical examination, the primary care provider notes the following: BP 120/68, HR 70, RR 12, T 97.8°F. Ms. A’s face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. Her skin is cold and dry, and her hair is brittle. Her thyroid gland is enlarged. Ms. A’s current medications include sertraline (Zoloft) for depression and ferrous sulfate for anemia, as well as sucralfate (Carafate) for peptic ulcer disease.
The primary care provider determines that Ms. A has hypothyroidism and orders a pregnancy test for her because she cannot recall the time of her last menstrual period. Ms. A wants to know why this is so important. She states, “I know I’m not pregnant. I have been very careful since the birth of my son.” What teaching will you provide to this patient? How will you evaluate whether the teaching was effective?
What medication interactions, if any, would you anticipate in this case with the initiation of thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
What medications could be ordered for hypothyroidism? How will you evaluate whether the teaching was effective?
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1,000-1250 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.
