NURS 6512 I-HUMAN PATIENTS CASE STUDY: ASSESSING THE GENITOURINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

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I-HUMAN PATIENTS CASE STUDY: ASSESSING THE GENITOURINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with healthcare professionals issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam are vital. Examining case studies can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients with problems in these areas. 

For this i-Human Patients Case Study Assignment, you will examine and work with a patient with a condition of the genitourinary and/or reproductive system.  

Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To prepare:

• By Day 1 of this week, your Instructor will assign an i-Human Patients case for this Assignment. Note: Please see the Course Announcements section of the classroom for your i-Human Patients Assignment. 
• Review this week’s Learning Resources on the genitourinary and reproductive systems. 
• Access and review this week’s i-Human Patients case study. Based on the provided patient information, think about the health history you would need to collect from the patient. 
• Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be most appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. 
• Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. 
• Identify three to five (3–5) possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient. 
• Consider the patient’s diagnosis. Think about clinical guidelines that might support this diagnosis. 
• Develop a treatment plan for the patient that includes health promotion and patient education strategies.

Assignment

As you interact with this week’s i-Human Patients patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human Patients, refer to the i-Human Graduate Programs Help link within the i-Human Patients platform. 

By Day 7 of Week 10

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Rubric

NURS_6512_Week 10_Assignment 1_Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome History: Complete an appropriate health history. (Scores are automatically calculated in the i-Human platform.)	20 pts ExcellentAchieves a score of 90–100% 15 pts GoodAchieves a score of 80–89% 10 pts FairAchieves a score of 70–79% 5 pts PoorAchieves a score of 60–69% 0 pts UnsatisfactoryAchieves a score of 59% or below	20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Physical Exam: Complete an appropriate physical exam. (Scores are automatically calculated in the i-Human platform.)	20 pts ExcellentAchieves a score of 90–100% 15 pts GoodAchieves a score of 80–89% 10 pts FairAchieves a score of 70–79% 5 pts PoorAchieves a score of 60–69% 0 pts UnsatisfactoryAchieves a score of 59% or below	20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome EMR Documentation History of Present Illness: 5 criteria: 1.) Complete; 2.) Accurate; 3.) Written in Professional Language; 4.) Pertinent to the Chief Complaint; 5.) Includes Subjective findings only	10 pts ExcellentComplete HPI meeting all 5 criteria. 8 pts Good4 requirements are met. 6 pts Fair3 requirements are met. 4 pts Poor1–2 requirements are met. 0 pts UnsatisfactoryNo requirements are met.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome EMR Documentation Subjective Data Document Current Medications, Review of System: 5 criteria: 1.) Complete; 2.) Accurate; 3.) Written in Professional Language; 4.) Pertinent to the Chief Complaint; 5.) Includes Subjective findings only	10 pts ExcellentComplete HPI meeting all 5 criteria. 8 pts Good4 requirements are met. 6 pts Fair3 requirements are met. 4 pts Poor1–2 requirements are met. 0 pts UnsatisfactoryNo requirements are met.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome EMR Documentation Objective Data Document Physical Exam Findings: 5 criteria: 1.) Complete; 2.) Accurate; 3.) Written in Professional Language; 4.) Pertinent to the Chief Complaint; 5.) Includes Objective findings only	10 pts ExcellentComplete HPI meeting all 5 criteria. 8 pts Good4 requirements are met. 6 pts Fair3 requirements are met. 4 pts Poor1–2 requirements are met. 0 pts UnsatisfactoryNo requirements are met.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Key Findings: Organize the key findings with the most important first and least important last.	5 pts ExcellentThe key findings are complete and appropriately organized. 4 pts GoodThe key findings are complete but the organization is not correct. 3 pts FairThere are 1–2 key findings missing or organized inappropriately. 2 pts PoorThere are 3 key findings missing and organization is incorrect. 0 pts UnsatisfactoryThere are more than 3 key findings missing and organization is incorrect.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Problem Statement: Document a brief and accurate problem statement using professional language that includes the following: 1.) Name or initials, age; 2.) Chief complaint; 3.) Positive and negative subjective findings; 4.) Positive and negative objective findings.	5 pts ExcellentAll requirements are met. 4 pts Good3 requirements are met. 3 pts Fair2 requirements are met. 2 pts Poor1 requirement is met. 0 pts UnsatisfactoryNo requirements are met.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Management Plan: Use the expert diagnosis provided to create a pertinent, comprehensive, evidenced-based management plan. Address the following criteria in the plan: 1.) Diagnostic tests; 2.) Medications (write out a complete order, even for OTC meds); 3.) Suggested consults/referrals; 4.) Patient education; 5.) Follow-up, including time interval and specific symptoms to prompt a return visit sooner; 6.) Provide rationales for each intervention and include references to support your plan. Clinical practice guidelines should be utilized as applicable.	15 pts ExcellentAll requirements are met. 13 pts Good5 requirements are met. 10 pts Fair4 requirements are met. 7 pts Poor1-3 requirements are met. 0 pts UnsatisfactoryNo requirements are met.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome References and Format: Current APA citations for references in management plan. Use of clinical practice guidelines when applicable.	5 pts Excellent0–1 errors Clinical practice guidelines used when applicable. 4 pts Good2–3 errors Clinical practice guidelines used when applicable. 3 pts Fair4–5 errors Clinical practice guidelines not used when applicable. 2 pts Poor6–7 errors Clinical practice guidelines not used when applicable. 0 pts UnsatisfactoryMore than 7 errors; clinical practice guidelines not used when applicable.	5 pts
Total Points: 100

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