Discussion Health Assessment 6-2
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 instructor will assign you your case number.
I had a severe headache yesterday with difficulty to speak
A 64-year-old African American female who reports having a severe pulsatile diffuse headache yesterday with sudden difficulty to talk with last for about two hours. She did not seek medical attention. This morning she woke up with no problems but is here today due her husband advise.
Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension. Is allergic to Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs Aspirin
Losartan 50 mg
Xarelto 15 mg BID
Feels Palpitations, joint pain with yesterdays episode
Objective Data
B/P 131/80; temperature 98.2F; (RR) 18; (HR) 84, irregular; oxygen saturation (PO2) 96%;
well-developed female, no acute distress
Atraumatic, normocephalic, PERRLA, EOMI, conjunctiva and sclera clear; nares patent, nasopharynx clear, good dentition.
CTA AP&L
Irregular heartbeat with normal rate
No tenderness normoactive bowel sounds x 4;
Noncontributory
intact without lesions masses or rashes.
No obvious deficits and CN grossly intact II-XII
Once you received your case number, answer the following questions:
PLEASE FOLLOW AS INTRSUCTED!!!
!!!!!!!*************What other subjective data would you obtain?
What other objective findings would you look for?
What diagnostic exams do you want to order?
Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient presenting symptoms?
Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis.
What teachings will you provide?*************!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submission Instructions:
Your instructor will assign you your case number and you will post on the case number you have been assigned.
You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each).
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 23:59 Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 23:59 Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
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Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
5 points
Distinguished
Identify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
4 points
Excellent
Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.
2 points
Fair
Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts.
1 point
Poor
Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues, problems, and concepts.
5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
3 points
Distinguished
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
2 points
Excellent
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
1 point
Fair
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
0 point
Poor
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
3 points
Response to Posts of Peers
2 points
Distinguished
The student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.
1 point
Fair
The student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal.
0 point
Poor
The student provided no response to a peer’s post.
2 points
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