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    – ## ihumanweek7instr.docx **## ihumanweek7instr.docx** i-Human Case Study: Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal or Genitourinary Conditions ![A person's hand on a green hospital gown Description automatically generated](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/management-plan-20927885) Think a…

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    i-Human Case Study: Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal or Genitourinary Conditions

    ![A person's hand on a green hospital gown Description automatically generated](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/management-plan-20927885)

    Think ahead to the pediatric patients and families you may meet in this i-Human Case Study Assignment and, based on the Learning Resources, the types of gastrointestinal conditions that may be waiting for you in your virtual office on the i-Human platform. Have in mind GI conditions that you would particularly like to address in the avatar setting. Also reflect on your previous i-Human case studies and consider a child of an age, race, or ethnicity that you have not yet examined and would expand your experience to do so this week.

    Resources

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

    [**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/172027/modules/items/7099180)

    **To prepare:**

    · Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to apply knowledge of gastrointestinal conditions and understanding of socio-cultural family needs to assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric patients.

    · Access i-Human Patients from this week’s Learning Resources and review the i-Human 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 appropriate to gather more information about the patient's condition. Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.

    · Identify 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 for pediatric patients with gastrointestinal conditions and their families.

    **The Assignment:**

    As you interact with the i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the
    _i-Human Graduate Programs Help_ link within the i-Human platform.

    By Day 7 of Week 7

    Complete your Assignment in i-Human.

    You will access i-Human from the
    **Access i-Human** link located in the
    [Start Here module](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/172027/modules/1352528).

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    **Submit Assignment** for review.

    4. Rubric

    **NRNP_6541_Week7_Assignment_Rubric**

    | | | |
    | — | — | — |
    | NRNP_6541_Week7_Assignment_Rubric |
    | **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMPLETION of the iHuman: Students must complete the required sections: • PE • key findings • differential diagnoses • test summary. | **10 to >6.0 ptsProficient** Student successfully completed all required sections in iHuman.<br> <br>**6 to >2.0 ptsCompetent** Student missed completing 1-2 of the required sections.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsNovice** Student does not complete the iHuman required components. | 10 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSUBJECTIVE: Complete HPI including all 8 aspects and pertinent information related to chief complaint, including the pertinent positives & negatives | **15 to >9.0 ptsProficient**• Clearly written chief complaint • HPI well written including all aspects of OLDCARTS/LOCATES • Includes pertinent positives & negatives<br> <br>**9 to >3.0 ptsCompetent**• Clearly written chief complaint • Misses 1-2 key components from the history • Missing pertinent positives and negatives<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNovice**• Poorly written HPI • Student includes PE findings • Lacks basic history taking • Missing pertinent positives and negatives | 15 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOBJECTIVE: Physical exam includes appropriate areas based on the pertinent history (subjective). | **15 to >9.0 ptsProficient**• Thoroughly documents all pertinent examination components for type of note • Does not include unnecessary systems in the documentation • Utilizes the correct screening tools<br> <br>**9 to >3.0 ptsCompetent**• Documents most pertinent examination components. • Misses 1-3 components • Does not include unnecessary systems in the documentation • Utilizes the correct screening tools<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNovice**• Physical examination cursory • misses several pertinent components • Includes unnecessary systems in the documentation • Does not utilize the screening tools | 15 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeASSESSMENT: Primary diagnosis and differential diagnoses are identified and supported by rationales; correct ICD codes provided, and appropriate diagnostic tests are ordered. | **15 to >9.0 ptsProficient**• Identifies the primary diagnosis with rationale and the correct ICD • 3 differential diagnoses with ICD codes are supported by findings and ruled out • Appropriate tests ordered and results documented • Rationale for differential diagnoses provided by scholarly resources<br> <br>**9 to >3.0 ptsCompetent**• Identifies the primary diagnosis with rationale and the correct ICD • 3 differential diagnoses are identified but 1-2 are not supported by findings. ICD codes included • Missing <1-2 appropriate tests ordered, and results documented • Rationale for differential diagnoses provided by scholarly resources<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNovice**• Incorrect primary does not provide a rationale and incorrect ICD code • <3 differential diagnoses identified, or differential diagnoses not supported by findings • Inappropriate tests ordered • Scholarly resources not provided or do not support differential diagnoses | 15 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMEDICATION: Ordered (including over the counter) are appropriate, evidenced based, written as a complete prescription. | **10 to >6.0 ptsProficient**• Student appropriately writes the correct medication as a prescription • Student appropriately calculates the correct doses and route<br> <br>**6 to >2.0 ptsCompetent**• Student misses 1-2 components of medication order • Student appropriately calculates the correct doses and route<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsNovice**• Student identifies the incorrect medication • Student does not appropriately calculate the correct doses and route | 10 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePLAN: Comprehensive plan to address the diagnosis should include the following: • Appropriate interventions & referrals (if needed) • Pt education • SDOH • Health promotion/anticipatory guidance | **20 to >12.0 ptsProficient**• Clearly written plan covering all critical components proper intervention, including referrals for the patient’s final diagnosis • Student addresses 6 components of SDOH • Student includes 4 health maintenance • Comprehensive patient education is included related to current health visit, must list 5. • Supported 3 by peer-reviewed literature<br> <br>**12 to >8.0 ptsCompetent**• Well written plan but may be missing 1-2 key issues critical to patient’s diagnosis • Some aspects of SDOH are addressed • Some aspects of Health Promotion/anticipatory guidance are addressed. • Patient education is present but missing 1 or 2 key pieces of information • Supported by only 2 peer reviewed literature<br> <br>**8 to >0 ptsNovice**• Poorly written plan. May be missing 3 or more key issues that are critical to patient's diagnosis • There are missing aspects of SDOH • There are missing aspects health promotion anticipatory guidance • Patient education is missing many aspects related to current visit • Supported by less than 2 peer reviewed literature | 20 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFOLLOW-UP: Instructions | **5 to >3.0 ptsProficient** Follow up instructions are complete and include time to next visit and specific symptoms to prompt a return visit sooner.<br> <br>**3 to >1.0 ptsCompetent**• Follow up instructions are generally complete but missing 1 or 2 aspects • Symptoms that would prompt a return visit sooner are included but some are missing<br> <br>**1 to >0 ptsNovice**• Follow up instructions are missing important timing aspects • Symptoms prompting return visit sooner are incomplete or missing | 5 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOFFICE BILLING/VISIT CODE: CPT CODES | **5 to >3.0 ptsProficient**• Student identifies the correct office billing code • Student identifies the correct CPT codes<br> <br>**3 to >1.0 ptsCompetent**• Student does not correctly identify the correct office billing code • Student does not correctly identify the correct CPT codes<br> <br>**1 to >0 ptsNovice** Student does not address the billing and CPT codes. | 5 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClinical Guidelines | **5 to >3.0 ptsProficient** Student identifies the clinical guidelines utilized and rationale.<br> <br>**3 to >1.0 ptsCompetent** Student identifies the clinical guidelines but does not provide a rationale.<br> <br>**1 to >0 ptsNovice** Student does not address the clinical guidelines. | 5 pts |

    Total Points: 100

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    **## ihumanweek7instr.docx**

    i-Human Case Study: Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal or Genitourinary Conditions

    ![A person's hand on a green hospital gown Description automatically generated](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/management-plan-20927885)

    Think ahead to the pediatric patients and families you may meet in this i-Human Case Study Assignment and, based on the Learning Resources, the types of gastrointestinal conditions that may be waiting for you in your virtual office on the i-Human platform. Have in mind GI conditions that you would particularly like to address in the avatar setting. Also reflect on your previous i-Human case studies and consider a child of an age, race, or ethnicity that you have not yet examined and would expand your experience to do so this week.

    Resources

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

    [**WEEKLY RESOURCES**](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/172027/modules/items/7099180)

    **To prepare:**

    · Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to apply knowledge of gastrointestinal conditions and understanding of socio-cultural family needs to assessing, diagnosing, and treating pediatric patients.

    · Access i-Human Patients from this week’s Learning Resources and review the i-Human 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 appropriate to gather more information about the patient's condition. Reflect on how the results would be used to make a diagnosis.

    · Identify 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 for pediatric patients with gastrointestinal conditions and their families.

    **The Assignment:**

    As you interact with the i-Human patient, complete the assigned case study. For guidance on using i-Human, refer to the
    _i-Human Graduate Programs Help_ link within the i-Human platform.

    By Day 7 of Week 7

    Complete your Assignment in i-Human.

    You will access i-Human from the
    **Access i-Human** link located in the
    [Start Here module](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/172027/modules/1352528).

    submission information

    Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the
    **Turnitin Drafts** from the
    **Start Here** area.

    1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
    **WK7Assgn+last name+first initial.**

    2. Then, click on
    **Start Assignment** near the top of the page.

    3. Next, click on
    **Upload File** and select
    **Submit Assignment** for review.

    4. Rubric

    **NRNP_6541_Week7_Assignment_Rubric**

    | | | |
    | — | — | — |
    | NRNP_6541_Week7_Assignment_Rubric |
    | **Criteria** | **Ratings** | **Pts** |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMPLETION of the iHuman: Students must complete the required sections: • PE • key findings • differential diagnoses • test summary. | **10 to >6.0 ptsProficient** Student successfully completed all required sections in iHuman.<br> <br>**6 to >2.0 ptsCompetent** Student missed completing 1-2 of the required sections.<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsNovice** Student does not complete the iHuman required components. | 10 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSUBJECTIVE: Complete HPI including all 8 aspects and pertinent information related to chief complaint, including the pertinent positives & negatives | **15 to >9.0 ptsProficient**• Clearly written chief complaint • HPI well written including all aspects of OLDCARTS/LOCATES • Includes pertinent positives & negatives<br> <br>**9 to >3.0 ptsCompetent**• Clearly written chief complaint • Misses 1-2 key components from the history • Missing pertinent positives and negatives<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNovice**• Poorly written HPI • Student includes PE findings • Lacks basic history taking • Missing pertinent positives and negatives | 15 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOBJECTIVE: Physical exam includes appropriate areas based on the pertinent history (subjective). | **15 to >9.0 ptsProficient**• Thoroughly documents all pertinent examination components for type of note • Does not include unnecessary systems in the documentation • Utilizes the correct screening tools<br> <br>**9 to >3.0 ptsCompetent**• Documents most pertinent examination components. • Misses 1-3 components • Does not include unnecessary systems in the documentation • Utilizes the correct screening tools<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNovice**• Physical examination cursory • misses several pertinent components • Includes unnecessary systems in the documentation • Does not utilize the screening tools | 15 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeASSESSMENT: Primary diagnosis and differential diagnoses are identified and supported by rationales; correct ICD codes provided, and appropriate diagnostic tests are ordered. | **15 to >9.0 ptsProficient**• Identifies the primary diagnosis with rationale and the correct ICD • 3 differential diagnoses with ICD codes are supported by findings and ruled out • Appropriate tests ordered and results documented • Rationale for differential diagnoses provided by scholarly resources<br> <br>**9 to >3.0 ptsCompetent**• Identifies the primary diagnosis with rationale and the correct ICD • 3 differential diagnoses are identified but 1-2 are not supported by findings. ICD codes included • Missing <1-2 appropriate tests ordered, and results documented • Rationale for differential diagnoses provided by scholarly resources<br> <br>**3 to >0 ptsNovice**• Incorrect primary does not provide a rationale and incorrect ICD code • <3 differential diagnoses identified, or differential diagnoses not supported by findings • Inappropriate tests ordered • Scholarly resources not provided or do not support differential diagnoses | 15 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMEDICATION: Ordered (including over the counter) are appropriate, evidenced based, written as a complete prescription. | **10 to >6.0 ptsProficient**• Student appropriately writes the correct medication as a prescription • Student appropriately calculates the correct doses and route<br> <br>**6 to >2.0 ptsCompetent**• Student misses 1-2 components of medication order • Student appropriately calculates the correct doses and route<br> <br>**2 to >0 ptsNovice**• Student identifies the incorrect medication • Student does not appropriately calculate the correct doses and route | 10 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePLAN: Comprehensive plan to address the diagnosis should include the following: • Appropriate interventions & referrals (if needed) • Pt education • SDOH • Health promotion/anticipatory guidance | **20 to >12.0 ptsProficient**• Clearly written plan covering all critical components proper intervention, including referrals for the patient’s final diagnosis • Student addresses 6 components of SDOH • Student includes 4 health maintenance • Comprehensive patient education is included related to current health visit, must list 5. • Supported 3 by peer-reviewed literature<br> <br>**12 to >8.0 ptsCompetent**• Well written plan but may be missing 1-2 key issues critical to patient’s diagnosis • Some aspects of SDOH are addressed • Some aspects of Health Promotion/anticipatory guidance are addressed. • Patient education is present but missing 1 or 2 key pieces of information • Supported by only 2 peer reviewed literature<br> <br>**8 to >0 ptsNovice**• Poorly written plan. May be missing 3 or more key issues that are critical to patient's diagnosis • There are missing aspects of SDOH • There are missing aspects health promotion anticipatory guidance • Patient education is missing many aspects related to current visit • Supported by less than 2 peer reviewed literature | 20 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFOLLOW-UP: Instructions | **5 to >3.0 ptsProficient** Follow up instructions are complete and include time to next visit and specific symptoms to prompt a return visit sooner.<br> <br>**3 to >1.0 ptsCompetent**• Follow up instructions are generally complete but missing 1 or 2 aspects • Symptoms that would prompt a return visit sooner are included but some are missing<br> <br>**1 to >0 ptsNovice**• Follow up instructions are missing important timing aspects • Symptoms prompting return visit sooner are incomplete or missing | 5 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOFFICE BILLING/VISIT CODE: CPT CODES | **5 to >3.0 ptsProficient**• Student identifies the correct office billing code • Student identifies the correct CPT codes<br> <br>**3 to >1.0 ptsCompetent**• Student does not correctly identify the correct office billing code • Student does not correctly identify the correct CPT codes<br> <br>**1 to >0 ptsNovice** Student does not address the billing and CPT codes. | 5 pts |
    | This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClinical Guidelines | **5 to >3.0 ptsProficient** Student identifies the clinical guidelines utilized and rationale.<br> <br>**3 to >1.0 ptsCompetent** Student identifies the clinical guidelines but does not provide a rationale.<br> <br>**1 to >0 ptsNovice** Student does not address the clinical guidelines. | 5 pts |

    Total Points: 100

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    ## Overview Employees can have several reasons to want to unionize or to join an established union. As a human resource professional, you will sometimes be required to advise stakeholders on why employees might find unions desirable. You may also be required to suggest strategies for stakeholders in…

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    ## Overview
    Employees can have several reasons to want to unionize or to join an established union. As a human resource professional, you will sometimes be required to advise stakeholders on why employees might find unions desirable. You may also be required to suggest strategies for stakeholders in response within the confines of the law. As you begin this assignment, spend some time researching reasons that employees join a union, including reviewing the article Reasons Employees Give for Joining A Union found under the Supporting Materials section. Think about what you can do within your organization to the eliminate reasons that employees join a union.
    ## Directions
    To complete this assignment, address the reasons that employees seek union representation and explain how these choices might be mitigated.
    Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
    1. **Union Representation:** Discuss three of the top reasons that employees seek union representation and explain each reason in detail, supported by evidence.
    2. **Strategies**: Describe two strategies that management can employ to avoid the three reasons chosen.
    3. **Mitigating Choice:** Explain why the identified strategies might mitigate the choice of seeking union representation.
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    Submit your assignment as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
    Reading link: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/reasons-employees-give-for-joining-a-union.html

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    ### Peer Response #### Instructions: Please read and respond to at least two of your peers' initial responses. Review the plans posted by your peers from your advanced practice nursing role perspective (educator, leader or nurse practitioner). From this mindset, reflect upon a discussion you would l…

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    ### Peer Response
    #### Instructions:
    Please read and respond to at least two of your peers' initial responses.
    Review the plans posted by your peers from your advanced practice nursing role perspective (educator, leader or nurse practitioner).  From this mindset, reflect upon a discussion you would like to have with your colleagues about their plan.
    For example:
    – If you are a nurse educator (clinical or academic) what are your thoughts about the patient education provided in the plan, or do you want to comment on or add to the education provided?
    – If you a nurse leader what are your thoughts about the risk profile or cost effectiveness of the plan.?
    – If you are a nurse practitioner did your peer develop a plan that aligns with evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines? Etc.
    Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
    ### Reply from Daniel Munoz
    Unit 1: Management of the Asthma Patient
    The diagnosis of our patient in this scenario is Mild Persistent Asthma. The patient currently exhibits symptoms more than twice a week, reports awakening at night more than twice per month, and uses her albuterol inhaler an average of three times a week. Due to the signs and symptoms she is reporting, she may need some medication adjustments to her regimen to control her asthma. Adolescents with mild persistent asthma who are not well controlled on a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid can benefit from adding a long-acting beta antagonist to their medication regimen (Arcangelo & Peterson, 2021). The treatment I would recommend would include Budesonide-formoterol (Symbicort) 160/4.5mcg. One puff twice a day and one puff as needed for breakthrough symptoms. Special instructions include always rinsing the mouth after use to prevent oral thrush. This plan, also known as the SMART approach, has been proven to reduce exacerbations and improve control in adolescents and adults. SMART stands for Single Maintenance And Reliever Therapy. Symbicort also works quickly and lasts up to 12 hours, making it an effective quick reliever and a PRN to use when needed. The patient education I would provide about the treatment plan would be ensuring the patient knows the proper inhaler technique. Patients often do not know the proper technique, and allowing them to demonstrate or teach back what they were taught is the only way to know for sure. Furthermore, by engaging in patient teaching, we can discuss the symptoms to report and how to avoid common asthma triggers, such as dust. Regarding follow up, I will follow up with my patient in four to six weeks, depending on how the symptoms are, and assess how the new medication regimen is currently controlling her asthma. If no improvement has occurred or symptoms have worsened, it may be necessary to look into possible allergy triggers and refer the patient to an allergist.
    Reference
    Arcangelo, V. & Peterson, A. (2021). _Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach_. (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer
    ### Reply from Cori Studzinski
    I would agree with the diagnosis of asthma for this patient. According to the Global Initiative for Asthma Symptom control the patient does not have well controlled asthma as evidenced by her needing her rescue inhaler 3 times a week and waking up with asthma symptoms 2 times per week (Arcangelo, 2021).
    According to Arcangelo (2021), every patient with asthma should be prescribed an ICS-containing controller drug. She is currently taking beclomethasone dipropionate which does not seem to be controlling her asthma well. I think it is worth switching this medication to Fluticasone Propionate MDI 110 mcg/inhalation 2 puffs twice daily. She should continue with the rescue inhaler of albuterol 90 mcg/inhalation 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed for shortness of breath or wheezing.
    This patient also needs an asthma action plan which will help her to monitor symptoms and treat accordingly. The importance of medication adherence is also something that I would touch on so that the medications have the best chance of controlling her asthma. She would also benefit from seeing a pulmonary specialist since she is already on an ICS-containing controller drug and it is not adequately controlling her symptoms. I would want to follow up with this patient after 2-3 months since according to Arcangelo (2021), most inhaled controller drugs will not show the best results until 3-4 months after taking them. They recommend follow up initially at 1-3 months and then every 3-12 months after.
    References:
    Arcangelo, V. P. Peterson, A. M. Wilbur, V. Kang, T. M. (2021) _Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice._ [eBook edition]. Wolters Kluwer Health.