Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Conditions
As an advanced practice nurse, you will likely observe patients who experience neurological conditions. While patients with neurological conditions may present typical physical manifestations, such as headaches, dizziness, weakness, and fatigue, many manifestations may not be overtly physical, such as declining memory and social withdrawal. In all cases, your differential diagnosis must take into consideration the role of the patient history and physical examination.
For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a neurologic 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
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with neurologic conditions.
Access i-Human from this week’s Learning Resources and review this week’s i-Human case study. Based on the provided patient information, think about the health history you would need to collect from the patient.
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.
Identify three to five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.
Consider the patient’s diagnosis. Think about clinical guidelines that might support this diagnosis.
Develop a treatment plan for the patient that includes health promotion and patient education strategies for patients with neurologic conditions.
Assignment
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.
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Rubric
NRNP_6531_Week10_Assignment_Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome HPI10 to >6.0 pts ProficientClearly written HPI statement with comprehensive information gathering from case questions. Includes important personal /family medical and social history. 6 to >3.0 pts CompetentWell written HPI statement but may be missing 1-2 key components from the history. Missing pertinent positives and negatives. Does not include all important personal /family medical and social history. 3 to >0 pts NovicePoorly written HPI statement. Incomplete ideas and sentences. Lacks basic history taking skills. Missing pertinent positives and negatives. Missing important personal /family medical and social history.10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Management Plan40 to >28.0 pts ProficientClearly written plan covering all critical components for patient’s final diagnosis. Follows current quarter management plan template. 3 scholarly references included. 28 to >12.0 pts CompetentWell written plan but may be missing 1-2 key issues critical to patient’s diagnosis. Follows some of the current quarter management plan template. 2 scholarly references included. 12 to >0 pts NovicePoorly written plan. May be missing 3 or more key issues that are critical to patient’s diagnosis. Does not follow current quarter management plan template. 0-1 scholarly references included.40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Performance overview/total i-Human Score50 to >35.71 pts ProficientTotal i-Human performance score is missing 1-2 key elements in overall clinical work-up. History, physical exams, body system classification, differentials, rankings, tests, diagnosis and exercises. 35.71 to >21.43 pts CompetentTotal i-Human performance score is missing some key elements in overall clinical work-up. History, physical exams, body system classification, differentials, rankings, tests, diagnosis and exercises. 21.43 to >0 pts NoviceTotal i-Human performance score is missing many key elements in overall clinical work-up. History, physical exams, body system classification, differentials, rankings, tests, diagnosis and exercises.50 pts
Total Points: 100
