Hello there! Want a discount? Grab 5% OFFon your first order!
Hello there! Want a discount? Grab 5% OFF on your first order!

Module 4 Discussion Class: Nur 504 Advanced Health Assessment


Module 4 Discussion


Class: Nur 504 Advanced Health Assessment


Throat, Respiratory & Cardiovascular Disorders

For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is building a health history for one of the following cases.

Your case number is # 2

Case 2

Chief Complaint 
(CC)  

A 25-year-old Hispanic female, computer programmer presents to your clinic complaining of a 12-day history of a runny nose 

Subjective

States that her symptoms began about 12 days ago. She suffers from allergies; she gets a runny nose during the springtime, pollen season. However, in the winter, her allergies are not a problem.

Objective Data

 VS

(BP) 115/75, (P) 89, (RR) 16, (T) 100.4°F (38°C), O2 sat 98% on room air

 General

No signs of acute distress. Patient appears mildly fatigued. She is breathing through her mouth. Breathing easily. Voice has a nasal quality to it.

 HEENT

Ear canals: normal; 
EYES: normal; 
NOSE: Bilateral erythema and edema of turbinates with significant yellow drainage on the right. Nares: Obstructed air passages 

 Respiratory

CTA AP&L

Neck/Throat

Posterior pharynx: mildly injected, scant postnasal drainage (PND), no exudate, tonsils 1+, no 
cobblestoning 

Heart

Regular rate and rhythm, no murmur, S3, or S4

Based on case # 2, answer the following questions:

1.
What other subjective data would you obtain?

2.
What other objective findings would you look for?

3.
What diagnostic exams do you want to order?

4.
Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient presenting symptoms.

5.
Give rationales for each differential diagnosis.

 

Share This Post

Email
WhatsApp
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Reddit

Order a Similar Paper and get 15% Discount on your First Order

Related Questions

  Therapeutic RelationshipCase

  Therapeutic Relationship Case  Cases J.J is a nurse practitioner who works in a primary care facility. He believes that one of the most important aspects of his work is to foster a therapeutic relationship with his clients. He is using effective communication techniques. Many of his clients have altered

15 S 21st St., Suite 205 Fargo, ND 58103

15 S 21st St., Suite 205 Fargo, ND 58103     BASIC ASSURANCES SYSTEM     Procedure Title: Basic Assurances System  Procedure Type: Service Operations  Number: 10 Original Date Issued: 03/11/2022  Effective Date: 03/11/2022  Approved By: Gibson W. Jerue, CEO  Approved Date: 03/11/2022  Revision Date(s):   Policy Reference: Basic Assurances System    Disability

You deserve a bonus!

Subscribe and get regular bonuses and discounts.