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Most ear, nose, and throat conditions that arise in non-critical care settings are minor in nature. However, subtle symptoms can sometimes escalate into life-threatening conditions that require prompt assessment and treatment.<\/p>\n
Nurses conducting assessments of the ears, nose, and throat must be able to identify the small differences between life-threatening conditions and benign ones. For instance, if a patient with a sore throat and a runny nose also has inflamed lymph nodes, the inflammation is probably due to the pathogen causing the sore throat rather than a case of throat cancer. With this knowledge and a sufficient patient health history, a nurse would not need to escalate the assessment to a biopsy or an MRI of the lymph nodes but would probably perform a simple strep test.<\/p>\n
In this Case Study Assignment, you consider case studies of abnormal findings from patients in a clinical setting. You determine what history should be collected from the patients, what physical exams and diagnostic tests should be conducted, and formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.<\/p>\n
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the \u201cCourse Announcements\u201d section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Also, your Case Study Assignment should be in the Episodic\/Focused SOAP Note format rather than the traditional narrative style format. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Episodic\/Focused SOAP Template in the Week 5 Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that all Episodic\/Focused SOAP Notes have specific data included in every patient case.<\/p>\n
With regard to the case study you were assigned:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.<\/p>\n
The Assignment:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CASE STUDY 4:<\/strong> Focused Thyroid Exam Chantal, a 32-year-old female, comes into your office with complaints of \u201cfeeling tired\u201d and \u201chair falling out\u201d. She has gained 30 pounds in the last year but notes markedly decreased appetite. On ROS, she reports not sleeping well and feels cold all the time. She is still able to enjoy her hobbies and does not believe that she is depressed.<\/p>\n Use the Episodic\/Focused SOAP Template and create an episodic\/focused note about the patient in the case study to which you were assigned using the episodic\/focused note template provided in the Week 5 resources. Provide evidence from the literature to support diagnostic tests that would be appropriate for each case. List five different possible conditions for the patient’s differential diagnosis and justify why you selected each.<\/p>\n REQUIRED RESOURCES:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach<\/em> (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Chapter 11, \u201cHead and Neck\u201d This chapter reviews the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck. The authors also describe the procedures for conducting a physical examination of the head and neck.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Chapter 12, \u201cEyes\u201d In this chapter, the authors describe the anatomy and function of the eyes. In addition, the authors explain the steps involved in conducting a physical examination of the eyes.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Chapter 13, \u201cEars, Nose, and Throat\u201d The authors of this chapter detail the proper procedures for conducting a physical exam of the ears, nose, and throat. The chapter also provides pictures and descriptions of common abnormalities in the ears, nose, and throat.<\/p>\n Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2019). Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care<\/em> (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n . Chapter 21, \u201cHoarseness\u201d Chapter 25, \u201cNasal Symptoms and Sinus Congestion\u201d<\/p>\n In this chapter, the authors highlight the key questions to ask about the patients symptoms, the key parts of the physical examination, and potential laboratory work that might be needed to provide an accurate diagnosis of nasal and sinus conditions.<\/p>\n Chapter 30, \u201cRed Eye\u201d<\/p>\n The focus of this chapter is on how to determine the cause of red eyes in a patient, including key symptoms to consider and possible diagnoses.<\/p>\n Chapter 32, \u201cSore Throat\u201d<\/p>\n A sore throat is one most common concerns patients describe. This chapter includes questions to ask when taking the patient\u2019s history, things to look for while conducting the physical exam, and possible causes for the sore throat.<\/p>\n Chapter 38, \u201cVision Loss\u201d Note:<\/strong><\/em> Download the six documents (Student Checklists and Key Points) below, and use them as you practice conducting assessments of the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.<\/em><\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Head and neck: Student checklist. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach<\/em> (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., & Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Head and neck: Key points. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach<\/em> (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Eyes: Student checklist. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach<\/em> (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Eyes: Key points. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach<\/em> (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Ears, nose, and throat: Student checklist. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach<\/em> (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Ears, nose, and throat: Key points. In Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach<\/em> (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/p>\n Colyar, M. R. (2015). Advanced practice nursing procedures.<\/em> Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7 Chapter 71, \u201cVisual Function Assessment: Snellen, Illiterate E, Pictorial This section explains the procedural knowledge needed to perform eyes, ears, nose, and mouth procedures.<\/p>\n Sullivan, D. D. (2019). Guide to clinical documentation<\/em> (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.<\/p>\n \u00b7 Chapter 2, “The Comprehensive History and Physical Exam” (Previously read in Weeks 1, 3, 4, and 5)<\/p>\n Bedell, H. E., & Stevenson, S. B. (2013). Eye movement testing in clinical examination. Vision Research <\/em>90, 32\u201337. doi:10.1016\/j.visres.2013.02.001. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0042698913000217\u00a0<\/p>\n Rubin, G. S. (2013). Measuring reading performance. Vision Research,<\/em> 90, 43\u201351. doi:10.1016\/j.visres.2013.02.015. Retrieved from https:\/\/monkessays.com\/write-my-essay\/sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0042698913000436 \u00a0<\/p>\n Harmes, K. M., Blackwood, R. A., Burrows, H. L., Cooke, J. M., Harrison, R. V., & Passamani, P. P. (2013). Otitis media: Diagnosis and treatment. American Family Physicians, 88(7), 435\u2013440.<\/p>\n Otolaryngology Houston. (2014). Imaging of maxillary sinusitis (X-ray, CT, and MRI). Retrieved from https:\/\/monkessays.com\/write-my-essay\/ghorayeb.com\/ImagingMaxillarySinusitis.html<\/p>\n This website provides medical images of sinusitis, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most ear, nose, and throat conditions that arise in non-critical care settings are minor in nature. 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Chapter 15, \u201cEarache\u201d
This chapter covers the main questions that need to be asked about the patient\u2019s condition prior to the physical examination as well as how these questions lead to a focused physical examination.<\/p>\n
This chapter focuses on the most common causes of hoarseness. It provides strategies for evaluating the patient, both through questions and through physical exams.<\/p>\n
This chapter highlights the causes of vision loss and how the causes of the condition can be diagnosed.<\/p>\n
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