NUR 435 Week 7 Discussion: Workplace Culture and Diversity

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Step 1 Read the article.

Review the article,  Managing Generational Diversity in the Hospital SettingLinks to an external site.

Step 2 Post your response to the discussion board.

Respond to the following question and, if appropriate, include personal experience as part of your answer.

  • The article discusses common threads of safe patient care and optimal patient outcomes. If you were the nurse manager on your unit, how would you use these concepts to work with generational differences?

Step 3 Read other students’ posts and respond to at least two of them by Friday at 11:59pm Mountain Time.

Use your personal experience, if it’s relevant, to support or debate other students’ posts. In your responses, provide one other example of how, as a manager, you would assist to meet patient/family needs. If differences of opinion occur, debate the issues professionally and provide examples to support opinions.

Nursing ASSIGNMENT

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To Prepare:

· Review the Resources and reflect on the web article 
Big Data Means Big Potential, Challenges for Nurse Execs.

· Reflect on your own experience with complex health information access and management and consider potential challenges and risks you may have experienced or observed.

BY DAY 3 OF WEEK 5

Post a description of at least one potential benefit of using big data as part of a clinical system and explain why. Then, describe at least one potential challenge or risk of using big data as part of a clinical system and explain why. Propose at least one strategy you have experienced, observed, or researched that may effectively mitigate the challenges or risks of using big data you described. Be specific and provide examples.

BY DAY 6 OF WEEK

Create a Reflection document

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Please read carefully the instructions.

You need to create a Reflection documen following the instructions and answering of the attached document.

complete a Reflection Document analyzing how the assignment (attached Artifact: ConcofPathophys w5

PowerPoint) demonstrates achievement of the identified

PSLO/GEC/Essential.

Nursing

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EBP PICO question Does the use of a flutter valve compared to no use of a flutter valve affect the outcomes of post op patients? Use 3-5 EBP journal articles less than 5 years .

Nursing

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Module/Week 8: Community Assessment Project

Module Overview

During this week, you will focus on your community health assessment project.

Overall Topics

Community Health Assessment project

Module Learning Objectives

By the end of this week, students will be able to:

• Complete Community Health Assessment.

Learning Assignments

1. Focus on completing your community health assessment.

2. This is a PowerPoint submission.

Items Due
1. Community Health Assessment due on 10/15/23 at 11:59 pm

2. *Complete verification screenshot that you placed your Community Health Assessment

in your NURS 1100 portfolio due on 10/15/23 at 11:59 pm

Community Assessment Instructions and Grading Rubric

20 points

Community Assessment- Community health is a critical dimension in baccalaureate nursing.
This assignment allows you the opportunity to perform course objectives in “real life” by
assessing a community as client, arriving at a community diagnosis, proposing interventions, and
deciding how you would measure the outcomes. In this assignment, you will begin to evaluate
the health needs of a community. To meet the needs of the members of a community, public
health nurses must first identify barriers to health care and identify the priorities of the
community.

You will use the Nies & McEwen (2019) textbook Assessment Framework for a community
health assessment to explore a geographical community (Chapter 6). For help with writing the
questions to ask, see text Chapter 6, Box 6-2: Questions to Guide Community Observations
During a Windshield Survey. There are many different sources of data needed to complete a
comprehensive community assessment including the use of the NURS 400 LibGuide. Students
will explore these data sources to help the preparation of their community assessment. You will
explore these data sources to help with the preparation of your community assessment. The
Community Health Assessment PowerPoint (including all the grading criteria on the grading
rubric) is compiled, including multiple sources of data, following the completion of the
community assessment. Explain the value of collaborating with other professionals, the use of
data resources, and evidence-based practice to guide community health nursing. This is an
individual assignment. You may assess a city or county or neighborhood. Be aware that it is
sometimes difficult to find city or neighborhood health data, so it is fine to use county data in
this case. Please say in the assignment that you were not able to find city or neighborhood data,
so are using county data.

1. Start by selecting a community.
2. Next, complete a Walking or Windshield Survey of the community. View your chosen

community as your patient taking pictures (do not use stock photos from the internet)
and assessing what is healthy in the community and what is not or may lead to public
health concerns that could possibly be addressed in your nursing diagnosis. You must
include photos you took during your windshield/walking survey in your final
presentation.

3. Then, check the Week 8 module under course content and locate the NU400 resources in
the Mustang Library – NURS 400 LibGuide to do online searches for data about the
community. It might be helpful to check with your local Chambers of Commerce as a
great community resource!

4. You will need to include multiple/credible (at least 4 sources of data) sources of data in
your assessment.

5. The 4 sources of data must be:

• The walking or windshield tour

• Two sources of data must be included/used from the Mustang McFarland Library
NU400 Lib (Data) Guide: http://libguides.smsu.edu/nurs400

• The data guide set up for NU400 at the Mustang Library has a menu at the top that
includes databases for many of the items you need for the Community Assessment!

• An interview with a key informant (keep their identity confidential for this
assignment) that addresses public health in the community. Refer to your APA 7th
ed. Resources to properly cite personal communications. The course instructor
reserves the right to request key informant contact information for auditing and
plagiarism purposes.

• Keep in mind, a community key informant is a professional in the community but not
a nurse (interprofessional collaboration) (examples may include mayor, teacher,
physician, environmental scientist, public health professional, minister, city council
member, health educator, etc.) Interview the key informant using open-ended
questions that you develop from the examples in the textbook.

Questions to include in the key interview should include but not be limited to the
following:

a. How do you define health?
b. What helps you or your community be healthy?
c. What makes it difficult to be healthy in your community?
d. What are the health concerns for your community? Your culture?
e. What resources do you access to help you be healthy?

• Please incorporate photos from your Windshield/Walking Survey within your
PowerPoint to show the community! Avoid using pictures of children. Include photos in

your PowerPoint to showcase the community (paint a picture) but remember this is
not an advertisement for the community but rather an assessment of its health.

• Please include major headings in your PowerPoint for the required elements including
adhering to 7th ed. APA formatting

Formulating the Community Health Diagnosis:

1. For this assignment, you will identify a priority health need and write a community health
diagnosis. You will write a community health diagnosis using the following format from
the Nies and McEwen (2019) text on page 103 in Chapter 6 (Fig. 6.3): Community
Assessment.

2. Start by using the community assessment that you have just completed in this assignment.
Next, using the format, write a diagnosis that is used to address the measure of concern
and add this to your PowerPoint.

3. The format for community health diagnosis is, “Increased risk of
______________(disability or disease) among ____________________(community or
population) related to ______________________(etiological statement) as demonstrated
in/as evidenced by ___________________ (health indicators).”

**Please include major headings in your PowerPoint for the required rubric elements

Community Assessment

Rubric

Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

1. Describe and define your

chosen

community/community

vitality (e.g.,

location/geography, what

does your community look

like).

*must include vital

statistics such as births,

deaths, including

population density,

population at last census,

any unique fluctuations,

age, race, income, gender,

etc., from NURS 400

LibGuide

Clearly describes

community. The

observation is

thorough, and all

issues are

addressed.

Includes census

data is provided.

(15-20 points)

Minimally describes

community and

lacks details

regarding census

data.

(9-14 points)

Does not describe

the community

and/or provides

little to no census

data.

(0 –8 points)

2. Community Assessment

– Walking or Windshield

Survey (refer to Nies &

McEwen Box 6. 2

Questions to Guide

Community Observations

During a Windshield

Survey). Describes and

evaluates main findings

from windshield survey

and the descriptions as a

guide as you drive or walk

through the defined

community.

• Provide a clear

overview of the

community

• Helps to identify

needs, clarifying

problems, and

identifying

strengths and

Clearly describes

and evaluates a

thorough

Windshield

Survey of the

community.

(15-20 points)

Minimally

describes/evaluates

most aspects of the

community using a

Windshield Survey.

(9-14 points)

Does not adequately

describe the

community using a

Windshield Survey.

The information is

incomplete, with

many/all assessment

aspects missing.

(0 –8 points)

resources within

the/your identified

community.

• Included your own

pictures (not stock

photos) with

comments/

information from

Windshield survey

3. Vital Statistics/Data

Collection

Describe indicators of the

following social/economic

needs in your community

assessment:

• Describe people

(who is part of the

community)

• Population data

such as age, gender,

race/ethnicity,

marital

status/family

• Religion, education

levels, income,

employment,

unemployment,

closed businesses,

housing

Clearly describes

social/economic

characteristics of

the community

including vital

statistics listed in

bulleted points.

(8-10 points)

Minimally describes

social/economic

characteristics of the

community and

includes part of the

vital statistics listed

in bulleted points.

(5-7 points)

Does not describe

social/economic

characteristics

and/or does not

include vital

statistics listed in

bulleted points.

(0-4 points)

4. Describe community

environmental/physical

conditions and

characteristics related to

health (e.g., climate, air

quality, pollution, disaster

history, housing, sanitation,

etc.).

Clearly describes

environmental

conditions related

to community

assessment

findings.

(4-5points)

Minimally describes

environmental

conditions related to

community

assessment findings.

(2-3 points)

Does not describe

environmental

conditions related to

community

assessment findings.

(0 points)

5.Describe health resources

within your community

assessment (e.g., health

personnel/offices, doctors,

dentists, hospitals, health

department, treatment

centers, homeless shelters,

etc.) AND describe the

community attitude toward

health/health care.

Clearly describes

health resources

within

community.

(6-8 points)

Minimally describes

health resources

within community.

(3-5 points)

Does not describe

health resources

within community.

(0 points)

6.Describe social

functioning (e.g., the level

of social and emotional

support community

members receives from

friends and/or family, etc.)

Clearly describes

social functioning

within

community.

(4-5 points)

Minimally describes

social functioning

within community

(2-3 points)

Does not describe

social functioning

within community.

(0 points)

7. Key Informant

Interview: Include one key

informant interview that is

a non-nurse professional

(interprofessional

collaboration) from the

community– interviewed

with data included in the

assessment (can be a

selected community

member, which includes,

informal leaders, church

deacons, school nurses,

social workers, or other

community members that

represent or work with

your community of

interest) See your Nies &

McEwen textbook for help

with questions for your

interview. Note the

purpose of this interview is

to address public health

issues in the community.

See the assignment

description found in the

Accurately

includes one key

informant

interview

providing

sufficient data

from community

assessment.

(4-5 points)

Does not accurately

include key

informant interview

and contains

adequate data from

community

assessment.

(2-3 points)

No key informant

identified and/or

major aspects of the

key informant

interview/data are

missing or

inadequate.

(0 points)

syllabus for questions that

must be asked of the

informant.

8. Analyze community data

and describe the

community problem:

Problem Statement

• Description of

problem with

problem statement

• Rationale for

problem chosen

• What are the

strengths and

problems for this

community?

• What are the risk

factors?

• What factors

contribute to the

problems?

Clearly analyzes

and describes

community data

and problem(s)

within the

community.

(8-10 points)

Minimally

analyzes/describes

community data and

problem(s) within

the community.

(5-7 points)

Does not adequately

analyze or describe

community data and

problem(s) within

the community.

(0-4 points)

9. Describe two other
credible sources of health
data about the community
(from sources at the
NU400 Library Guides)

**Explain the value of
applying population data to
identify priority concerns
and health outcomes

** Explain the value of
EBP as integral to
determining the best
clinical practice in
community health nursing

At least two other
sources of health
data included

The value of
population data
and EBP clearly
explained

(3.25 to 2.25
points)

One source of health

data included from

the NURS 400

Library Guides

(1.25-2.0 points)

No source from the

NURS 400 Library

Guide was used

(0-1.0 points)

10. Formulate a

Community Health

Nursing Diagnosis

(justifying identified

Clearly identifies

and formulates

community health

diagnosis based

on assessment

Minimally

identifies/formulates

community health

diagnosis based on

assessment findings.

Does not identify

and/or formulate a

community health

diagnosis based on

assessment findings.

priority primary need—the

most important need).

The format for community

health diagnosis is (4-part

statement), “Increased risk

of

______________(disability

or disease) among

____________________(c

ommunity or population

focus) related to

______________________

(etiological statement) as

demonstrated in/as

evidenced by

_________________(healt

h indicators).”

findings. Linkages

between

assessment

findings and

identified risks

and health

indicators are

clear.

(5-7 points)

(4-6 points) (0-3 points)

11. Identify limitations or

barriers to data collection

that you experienced

At least three

limitations or

barriers were

clearly described

(3.25 to 2.25
points)

Partial limitations or

barriers to data

collection were

included

(1.25-2.0 points)

Limitations or

barriers to data

collection were not

included

(0-1.0 points)

12. Writing Mechanics

(e.g., grammar and

spelling) through

PowerPoint.

Compile information into

PowerPoint formatting per

7th ed APA manual.

**Please include major

headings in your

PowerPoint for the

required rubric elements.

Correctly uses

APA format

including section

headers, citations,

and reference

page. Spelling,

grammar,

sentence structure

is essentially error

free.

(2 points)

Frequent errors (4-5

errors) occur with

spelling, grammar,

sentence structure

throughout

PowerPoint.

(1 points)

Numerous errors

(>6 errors) occur

with APA

format/writing

mechanics

consistently

throughout

PowerPoint.

(0 points)

13. The project must

include at least four

different (credible)/current

evidence-based sources of

data that are presented

within the last 5-7 years,

Includes a

minimum of four

current references

within the last 5-

10 years.

(1.5 points)

Includes a minimum

of two current

references within the

last 5-10 years and

(.75 points)

Not all references

are appropriate and

not from scholarly

sources. Fewer than

four references

used.

applicable to your

community/ aggregate

population.

(0 points)

FINAL SCORE (100

points total): points are

weighted in the

gradebook

*Complete the Verification Screenshot of the Community Assessment Assignment placed in

the NURS1100 portfolio by the due date to receive grade credit.

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For this assignment you will be asked to apply course concepts and learn to develop one Literature Review Table that includes 2 articles.

Please use the Literature Review Template provided within the course content and the evidence rating scale adapted from Melnyk found in course content. There is a video explaining how to complete the table in your course content.

Will I be adding this assignment to the final paper? Yes! The completed Literature Review Table from this week will be used again in the Appendix of your research paper (future assignment).

Will I need to create new literature review tables again for the final paper? No-this is the only assignment you’ll use the table format for. You will summarize 5 additional research articles in the Findings section of your Research Review, so please save those for the future.

Key Information for this assignment:

· You should not copy information from the research you obtain. All information from the research should be paraphrased in your own words (less than 6 words in one sentence should match). Plagiarism checkers should result in less than 10% for the literature review tables.

· All Searches for your Research Review must be completed through the Minnesota State University, Mankato library. Online searches will not be accepted with the exception of Google Scholar. Supply a pdf of your 2 full text articles in the drobox with your literature review table. Do not send links.

· A Data Search Table must be submitted with the Literature Review Assignment and is worth 5 points. Please provide a screen shot of one of your key term searches within the library databases.

Criteria

Possible Points

Points Earned

Clarification/Instructions

Article title, author, and date is listed in APA format and is current (not older than 5 years)

2

List the reference as a citation in the text would be cited. Include the reference in the reference section of the paper.

Purpose of article is clear and paraphrased from the article

2

Why was the research conducted? What was the goal /discovery that researcher was trying to achieve

Sample size of study article used is stated and numeric values are given (when applicable)

2

N=total number

n=subset

Study Design is clearly stated, and level of evidence is provided correctly (Evidence Rating Pyramid adapted from Melnyk in course content)

Strongest, stronger, strong, moderate, weak, weakest

5

Include design Quantitative, qualitative design, meta-analysis: retrospective chart review, surveys, etc.

Where does this fall Evidence pyramid Melnyk?

Variables/measurement included briefly; reliability of measurement data is included

4

Statistical test used for quantitative; qualitative may use pain score, survey, depression rating scale etc.

Results/findings are clear and statistical significance is included (for example p value)

5

Findings should have an associated statistical value if quantitative, if qualitative may have results of response to treatment 26 had pain relieved vs 13 did not….

Implications of research for nursing practice and how they apply to or support your research topic

Should include limitations

3

Did this article support your PICO? Did it lead you to search in a different direction? Does it demonstrate that there is not enough research to support a practice change

Correct APA format, free of spelling and grammatical errors

2

Follow APA for listing authors Page 286 7th ed.

Includes Data Search Table completed with search terms and screen shot of one search from table

5

Total

30

Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease

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case study 

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Week 7: Change Project Final Paper

Your final paper will encompass all assignments you have completed thus far. At this

point, you will have submitted each section individually and a comprehensive rough

draft. You have received extensive feedback. An attempt to incorporate all previous

assignment feedback should be evident. 


The paper should be between 20 and 30 pages in length, not including the cover page,

references, and any appendices. It must follow the current APA manual style and

format. Each section of the paper should be clearly identified using proper headings.

The final paper should be professionally written in a manner suitable for publication.

NURS_691B_DE – NURS 691-B Rubric: Culminating Experience Evidence-Based

Change Project Paper Rubic (Final))

NURS_691B_DE – NURS 691-B Rubric: Culminating Experience Evidence-Based Change Project Paper

Rubic (Final))

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Introduction and
Background

15 to >12.3 pts

Meets Expectations

The change project topic is introduced. All

background information is included. Project

importance within the field or significance for

the designated facility is described.

15 pts

2

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Problem Identification and
Description in PICOT
Format

15 to >12.3 pts

Meets Expectations

Presents a thorough and insightful analysis of the

chosen topic/problem. Describes the problem

thoroughly, including the target population

description and history/background information

at the assigned clinic or hospital. The significance

and applicability to nursing is included and well

presented. Includes an appropriate topic

identification related to an advanced practice

nursing issue or practice problem of concern.

Population is fully defined and present in the

research question. Includes specific

interventions, identifies comparisons, and

presents appropriate outcomes in a timely

manner for the question. Overall, the question is

well-built using the PICOT format.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Critical
Appraisal/Literature
Review

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

The minimum requirement of peer-reviewed

articles, books, or limited non-research literature

(tool kits or standardized procedures) are

present. Literature is supported by scientific

evidence that is credible and timely. Subtopics

are used to support the main topic. In-text

citations are present and correctly formatted.

Presents a thorough and insightful analysis of

significant findings related to the change project

topic. Ideas are synthesized and professionally

sound and creative. Insightful and

comprehensive conclusions and solutions are

present.

18 pts

3

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Project
Aims, Values, and Desired
Outcomes

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

The project, aims, values, and desired outcomes

are well-developed. They are clear and thorough.

Aims include examples of projected features and

functions. Values include implementation

benefits for specific stakeholders. Desired

outcomes state the purpose, have a quality

focus, and describe the benefits that will occur

as a result of implementation.

18 pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Theoretical Framework

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

Identifies independent theories or conceptual

models that relate to the change project topic

and describes how they will be applied to the

change project. Thoroughly discusses how each

element of the phenomenon applies to the

framework. Clearly applies each element of the

theory to the elements of the phenomenon

under study. Develops the rationale for the

sample selection criteria, and expertly discusses,

analyzes, and critiques pertinent research that

uses the framework.

18 pts

4

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Intervention

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

Provides keen insight into obstacles and

proposes sound, creative solutions or

interventions based on the literature review

findings. Expertly compares other views on the

problem and solutions with detail. Uses

examples to thoroughly address the FNP role in

the intervention and discusses implications for

clinical practice. Thoughtfully discusses the

implications of the change project and its

significance to the nursing profession and filling

gaps in knowledge. Accurately categorizes and

thoroughly explains specific methods of data

collection to be used. Explains in detail how data

will be analyzed and used. Provides a sound

justification for subject selection and sampling

procedure. Accurately and thoroughly describes

potential limitations to data collection and

control.

18 pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Recommendations and
Conclusion

18 to >14.76 pts

Meets Expectations

Provides an insightful and thorough summary of

the project, main points, and details the

significance of the project to the advanced

practice nursing profession. Provides detailed

and creative recommendations for future

research and implications for clinical practice.

Discusses limitations of the study in detail.

Suggests specific directions for future research.

Insightfully considers changes in theoretical

construct and provides reasonable and creative

suggestions for public policy and/or changes in

educational practice. Expertly ties the theoretical

framework to the overall product.

18 pts

5

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Mechanics and APA

30 to >24.6 pts

Meets Expectations

Writing is clear, concise, formal, and organized.

Information is well organized and clearly

communicated. The assignment is free of spelling

and grammatical errors. All the requirements

related to format, length, source citations, and

layout are followed. A complete reference page is

included and formatted using correct APA format. If

applicable, appendices and tables are complete and

appropriate.

30 pts

Total Points: 150

  • Week 7: Change Project Final Paper

EVIDENCE BASE IN DESIGN

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Maria Hernandez

Main Post:

H.R. 977- Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023.

 

Description: When a patient has health insurance, depending on which premium, they are made to use providers or hospitals that are “in-network” to avoid higher costs of services. This can often be an issue for patients because some providers are not in network with their health insurance, specifically Medicare recipients. The Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act would “repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals” (Congress.gov, 2023).

Background: According to the American Hospital Association, “For decades, the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act (“Stark Law”) has protected the Medicare program from the inherent conflict of interest created when physicians self-refer their patients to facilities and services in which they have a financial stake” (AHA, n.d.). At one point, physicians were allowed to make referrals to hospitals with ownership within the entire facility; this gap was closed in 2010 when the Affordable Care Act was passed.  

Social Determinant: One social determinant is access to health care and quality care. Patients, regardless of their socioeconomic status, should receive high-quality care. The American Hospital Association states, “The Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and MedPAC all found that physician-owned hospitals’ patients tend to be healthier than patients with the same diagnoses at general hospitals” (AHA, n.d.). This would lead those with serious illnesses to rely on general hospitals for healthcare services.

Evidence: The growth of Physician-owned hospitals was prohibited in 2010 after the passing of the Affordable Care Act. According to Ehrenfeld, “a systematic review of 30 years of research demonstrating that physician-owned specialty hospitals or so-called “focused factories” offer higher-quality care at comparable or lower cost, while physician-owned community hospitals are no worse than their counterparts” (Ehrenfeld, 2023). If H.R. 977 is passed into law, it would allow physicians of physician-owned hospitals to extend their services to the community by opening new hospitals that would provide high-quality, efficient care and be affordable to patients. This would place competition against general hospitals at risk of losing market share, leading them to reform their services to stay in competition. This would benefit patients in being able to seek assistance in a variety of hospital or hospital-owned facilities. 

 

References:

American Hospital Association. (n.d.). Fact sheet: Physician self-referral to physician-owned hospitals. https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2023-02-27-fact-sheet-physician-self-referral-physician-owned-hospitals

Congress.gov. (n.d.). H.R.977 – 118th Congress (2023-2024): Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023. https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/977?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22HR+977%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1

Ehrenfeld, J. M. (2023, August 10). End restrictions on physician-owned hospitals to expand Quality Care. American Medical Association. https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/end-restrictions-physician-owned-hospitals-expand-quality-care

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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.

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.

 Amy, a 3 year old girl is brought to your office by her mother because she has a fever and complains that her ear hurts. She has no significant medical history. The child is not pleased to be in the provider’s office and has been crying. Her mother explains that she developed a “cold” about 3 days ago with sniffles. As she cries she continues to cough and has yellowish nasal discharge.  

Attention………Remember that 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. 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.