577-a-9. Pregnancy Case Study. Health, Medicine, Nursing Essay (Essay Sample)

577-w9-aDirections

For this task, read the following case studies below. Then, using the case information and best evidence, complete the chart below. Make sure to address all columns in the chart. Case #1: Jane Jane is a 42-year-old G4P2103. Jane is divorced and works long, hard hours as a real estate agent. Jane was having irregular and heavy menses for 6 months, and then they abruptly stopped 3 months ago. Jane has been having nausea and vomiting for 6 weeks but attributed it to having the flu recently. She also admits to gaining about 10 pounds in the last few months and experiencing breast tenderness. Jane comes to the clinic today to discuss menopause symptoms and treatment. During the visit, a urine pregnancy test came back positive. During the exam, you palpate a 16-week-size uterus and get fetal heart tones of 165. Jane is in disbelief. 
Complete the following chart:
Description of the case chosen:
 Subjective data, identify both given and needed data Objective findings, identify both given and needed data Diagnostic or laboratory testing needed with rationales List of three differential diagnoses with rationales Medications and or treatments needed with rationales Patient education needed Referrals for collaborative care needed with rationales   
 Required 4 pages. APA format 6th edition, 4-5 references within 5 years and in US Only.
• Make sure to address all sections. Do not leave any section blank.
• Include relevant subjective and physical objective findings.
• Identify appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing needed.
• List at least three differential diagnoses with rationales for choosing.
• Identify usual medications, treatments, or patient education needed.
• Determine referrals for collaborative care.
• Summarize the case study and include any further research, diagnostics, procedures, or follow-up needed.
• Provide evidence-based references.
Pregnancy Case Study
Case Selection                                             Case #1: Jane 
Subjective and Objective data Thoroughly outlined all subjective questions that would need to be asked. Thoroughly outlined all objective data and exams to be gathered. 
Diagnostic and laboratory needs with rationales Provided a thorough list of labs and diagnostic tests to be performed with rationale. 
List of 3 Differential diagnoses Listed three pertinent differential diagnoses with rationales.
Medications or treatment orders with rationales Thoroughly listed pertinent medications or treatments needed with rationales.
Patient education and Referrals for collaborative care and follow up Provided a thorough review of patient education needed and referrals for collaborative care and follow up.
Case Summary Thoroughly outlined case study in a summary discussing diagnostics, research, or follow up needed.
References/ APA Provided evidence-based references and correct APA and grammar.