Week 5
discussion
iHuman Case Study – Cardiovascular and Hematologic Disorders
in Children
This discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For
this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion
Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course textbook readings and
the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources
in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question,
providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a
rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a
relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite
sources in your responses to other classmates. Complete your participation for
this assignment by the end of the week.
For this assignment, you will complete an iHuman case study
based on the course objectives and weekly content. iHuman cases emphasize core
learning objectives for an evidence-based primary care curriculum. Throughout
your nurse practitioner program, you will use the iHuman case studies to
promote the development of clinical reasoning through the use of ongoing
assessments and diagnostic skills and to develop patient care plans that are
grounded in the latest clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The iHuman assignments are highly interactive and a dynamic
way to enhance your learning. Material from the iHuman cases may be present in
the quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam.
Click here for information on how to access and navigate
iHuman.
This week, complete the iHuman case titled “Mia Zavarro V4.”
Apply information from the iHuman Case Study to answer the
following questions:
How would you evaluate and manage a pediatric patient who
has a painful swelling of the hands and feet, fatigue, or fussiness? Which
diagnostic studies would you recommend for this patient and why?
What physical exam findings and diagnostic results would be
concerning to you and why? What would be three differentials in this case?
In SCD, the spleen doesn’t work properly or doesn’t work at
all. This problem makes people with SCD more likely to get severe infections.
What is the treatment for Miah and education for the family?
