CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
An understanding of the factors surrounding women’s and men’s health 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 Assignment, 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.
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To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:
· The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
· Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
· Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 10
Submit your Case Study Analysis Assignment by
Day 7 of Week 10.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
to an external site.
). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
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Rubric
NURS_6501_Week 10_Case Study_Assignment_Rubric
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Criteria |
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Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis, examining the patient symptoms presented in the case study. Be sure to address the following as it relates to the case you were assigned (omit section that does not pertain to your case, faculty will give full points for that section): Explain the factors that affect fertility (STDs) |
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30 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID |
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30 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain why prostatitis and infection happen. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction. |
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25 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria. |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
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5 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
This week we will be discussing women’s and men’s infections and hematologic disorders. There is a knowledge check and a case study this week. The knowledge check will consist of five questions that require an essay type response. Keep in mind that if you use the work of another you must cite the reference. There is also a case study that will need to be reviewed and followed up with a one to two page paper.
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following as it applies to the scenario you were provided
(Below is a list of questions that will need to be addressed within your paper. Not all will apply to scenario. You will need address all of the questions even if they are not directly related to the scenario):
· The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
· Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
· Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
· Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
· Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).
Case Scenario:
A 30-year-old female presents to the emergency room with a chief complaint of yellow, creamy vaginal discharge and difficulty with urination. She states these symptoms started about 3 days ago, and she thought she had a urinary tract infection. She denies pelvic pain. The patient had unprotected sexual intercourse in the last two weeks with her new partner. She denies any lower back pain or foul-smelling urine or frequency. PMH is negative.
Vital signs T 98.8 F Pulse 80 Resp 22 O2 sat 99% on room air. Cardio-respiratory exam unremarkable for murmurs, rubs, clicks, or gallops. Abdominal exam negative for any pain or tenderness to deep palpation. Pelvic exam demonstrates mucopurulent vaginal discharge and erythema to cervix with some bleeding noted to the cervix when touched with the swab. No masses on bimanual exam.
