*** 20 hours****
1) Minimum 2 full pages (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)
2)¨******APA norms
All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph
Bulleted responses are not accepted
Don’t write in the first person
Don’t copy and paste the questions.
Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph
3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks)
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4) Minimum 3 references per part not older than 5 years (Journals, books) (No websites)
5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question.
Example:
Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX
Q 2. Health is XXXX
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Case:
56 y/o Caucasian male presents to the primary care clinic with complaints of dizziness and nausea x 4 days. The patient reports he has not been able to get out of bed since the symptoms started. The patient reports symptoms are worse when he tries to get out of bed to stand. He denies any headaches or blurry vision. He states he is urinating more over the last few days and he has noticed an increase in thirst. He reports he just drank a large sweet tea before he came into the clinic.
The patient reports that he is out of his Lantus and metformin because he cannot afford the refill until he gets his disability check. He is disabled after his second CVA that left him with generalized weakness. His medical history includes DM, HTN, CAD.
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patients vital signs are as follows- Blood sugar 405, B/P 190/101, HR 102, R-20, T- 98.5.
Using Evidence Based practice, answer the following questions thoroughly. Be sure to use APA
Questions:
1. What are the pertinent positive and negative findings in this patient assessment?
2. Create a list of differentials with rationales for this patient?
3. Discuss a medication regimen for this patient considering his financial status?
4. What is the priority concern for this patient?
5. How does this patients comorbid diagnosis impact his current symptoms?
6. Discuss how the patient’s health beliefs, culture and behaviors impact the potential outcomes for the patient.