Assignment Task:
Common Health Conditions with Implications for Women
Case studies provide the opportunity to simulate realistic scenarios involving patients presenting with various health problems or symptoms. Such case studies enable nurse learners to apply concepts, lessons, and critical thinking to interviewing, screening, and diagnostic approaches, as well as to the development of treatment plans.
For this Case Study Assignment, you will chose from four case studies to identify common health implications for women. You will then explore the chosen case study to determine the diagnosis, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for the patient. Need Online Tutoring?
Required Readings:
- Schuiling, K. D., &Likis, F. E. (2022). Gynecologic health care (4th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning.
o Chapter 17, "Breast Conditions" (pp. 337-349)
o Chapter 32, "Anatomy and Physiologic Adaptations of Normal Pregnancy" (pp. 677-673)
o Chapter 19, "Pregnancy Diagnosis, Decision-Making support, and Resolution" (pp. 367-379
General Guidelines for Health Screenings:
- American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP). (2020). Browse AAFP clinical recommendations.
- American Cancer Society, Inc. (ACS). (2020). Cancer A-Z
Note: As you review this resource, select the "Cancer A-Z" topic in the navigation to review information and Resources about for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). (2020). Clinical topics.
Note: As you review this source, make sure to navigate to the "Topics" section in the navigation to review the clinical topics.
- HealthyPeople 2030. (2020). Healthy People 2030 Framework
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPTFS). (2017, September). Search and Filter All Recommendation Topics.
FNP Resources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC). (n.d.). Disease & conditions.
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). (2020). AANP practice: Clinical Resources, Business, acumen and opportunities for professional recognition
Geriatric Resources:
- Nicholas, J. A., & Hall, W. J. (2011). Screening and preventive services for older adults. The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York, 78(4), 498-508.
- Document: General Guidelines for Health Screenings Matrix Template Download General Guidelines for Health Screenings Matrix Template (Word document)
Required Media:
Dr. Anne Salomone reviews and discusses the topics found in Weeks 7 & 8 (40 mins).
Optional Resources:
Note: In Weeks 1-10, these resources are optional for your review. In Week 11, you will be required to review each of the PowerPoint slides from the text Gynecologic Health Care (4th ed.).
- Chapter 17, "Breast Conditions Download Breast Conditions"
- Chapter 32, "Anatomy and Physiologic Adaptations of Normal Pregnancy Download Anatomy and Physiologic Adaptations of Normal Pregnancy"
- Chapter 19, "Pregnancy Diagnosis, Decision-Making support, and Resolution Download Pregnancy Diagnosis, Decision-Making support, and Resolution"