i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions

Patients frequently present with complaints of pain, such as chronic back pain. They often seek medical care with the intent of receiving drugs to manage the pain. Typically, for this type of pain, narcotic drugs are often prescribed. This can pose challenges for you as the advanced practice nurse prescribing the drugs. While there is a process for evaluating back pain, it can be difficult to assess the intensity of a patient’s pain since pain is a subjective experience. Only the person experiencing the pain truly knows whether there is a need for drug treatments.

For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a musculoskeletal condition. Based on the patient’s information, you will formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and create an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To prepare:

· Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

· Access i-Human from this week’s Learning Resources and review the assigned case study.

· Analyze the provided patient history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results to support clinical decision-making.

· As you interact with this week’s i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the i-Human Graduate Programs Help link within the i-Human platform.

Assignment Requirements:

Using the Management Plan Template provided in the learning resources, complete the following components:

1. Problem Statement

· Write a complete problem statement. Present the patient as you would to your preceptor, including subjective and objective findings.

2. Primary Diagnosis with Coding

· Identify the primary diagnosis with the corresponding ICD-10 code.

· Provide a rationale for the primary diagnosis.

· Include CPT codes for the office visit, preventive exam, and any procedures (e.g., vaccine, lab draw, ear lavage) performed during the visit.

3. Evidence-Based Guidelines

· Identify the clinical practice guidelines used to develop the primary diagnosis.

4. Differential Diagnoses

· List 3–5 differential diagnoses (distinct from the primary diagnosis).

· Provide a rationale for each diagnosis.

5. Management Plan

· Include prescribed and over-the-counter medications with drug name, dosage, route, and patient education.

· Detail nonpharmacological treatments and supportive care.

· Specify any required ancillary tests (e.g., ECG, spirometry, X-ray).

· List any necessary referrals (e.g., physical therapy, cardiology, hematology).

6. SDOH, Health Promotion, and Risk Factors

· Address social determinants of health (SDOH), including economic stability, education, healthcare access, neighborhood and environment, and social/community context.

· Outline health promotion strategies, including age-appropriate preventive screenings and immunizations.

· Discuss risk factors related to the primary diagnosis.

7. Patient Education

· Provide comprehensive patient education relevant to the current health visit.

8. Follow-Up

· Include the timeframe for the next visit and specific symptoms that would prompt an earlier return.

9. References

· Use a minimum of three scholarly references from the past five years.

Ensure that all responses are clear, evidence-based, and align with the rubric expectations. Submit the completed assignment in the required format and refer to the Management Plan Template for structure and guidance.

By Day 7

· Complete your Assignment in i-Human

· Submit the written case study assignment as a Word document

submission information

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK9Assgn+last name+first initial

2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.

3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

Rubric

NRNP_6531_Week9_iHuman_Assignment_Rubric

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