Assignment task:
Instructions: Please choose one pediatric health condition learned in the course. Once the health condition is chosen (SCABIES), you are to write a three-to-five-page paper in APA format 7th edition, title page and reference page do not count toward page total and with the following sections and level 2 headings and with the following sections and level 2 headings:
References At least 3 scholarly references no later than 5 years old. 0 Plagiarism.
Introduction:
- Brief overview of pediatric health
- Introduce the disease condition chosen
- Importance of understanding the condition
Presentation of Condition:
- Describe the condition chosen and its pathophysiology.
- What signs/symptoms are identified in the patient that can be found?
- Identify if there can be presentation variations based on culture, race, ethnicity, age, etc.
Diagnosis of Condition:
- Diagnostic testing (include imaging, labs, and other necessary evaluations based on condition)
- Clinical evaluation via medical history and physical examination
Treatment of Condition:
- Medications
- Treatments
- Managing symptoms (if needed)
- Non-pharmacological treatments (if applicable)
Potential Health Risks if Left Untreated:
- Physical and mental health risks
Recent Evidence-Based Advancements in Condition:
- Choose one evidence-based treatment that has shown to improve condition within the last 5 years.
- Briefly summarize the treatment and results.
Conclusion:
- Recap points discussed in paper
- Importance of management and early diagnosis (if applicable)