Assessing The Genitalia And Rectum.

Assessing The Genitalia And Rectum.

Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with healthcare  professional’s issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however,  gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam  are vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities  can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients  with problems in these areas.In this Lab Assignment, you will analyze an  Episodic note case study that describes abnormal findings in patients  seen in a clinical setting. You will consider what history should be  collected from the patients, as well as which physical exams and  diagnostic tests should be conducted. You will also formulate a  differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.

To Prepare

Review the Episodic note case study your instructor provides you for  this week’s Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of  the classroom for your Episodic note case study.Based on the Episodic  note case study:

Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they  provide about the case study. Refer to Chapter 3 of the Sullivan  resource to guide you as you complete your Lab Assignment.

Search the Walden library or the Internet for evidence-based resources to support your answers to the questions provided.

Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.

Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be  appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition.

How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

The Lab Assignment

Using evidence-based resources from your search, answer the following  questions and support your answers using current evidence from the  literature.

Analyze the subjective portion of the note.

List additional information that should be included in the documentation.Analyze the objective portion of the note.

List additional information that should be included in the documentation.

Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?

Would diagnostics be appropriate for this case, and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

Would you reject/accept the current diagnosis? Why or why not?

Identify three possible conditions that may be considered as a differential diagnosis for this patient.

Explain your reasoning using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.

Case Study

Subjective:

•CC: “I have bumps on my bottom that I want to have checked out.”

•HPI: AB, a 21-year-old WF college student reports to your clinic  with external bumps on her genital area. She states the bumps are  painless and feel rough. She states she is sexually active and has had  more than one partner during the past year. Her initial sexual contact  occurred at age 18. She reports no abnormal vaginal discharge. She is  unsure how long the bumps have been there but noticed them about a week  ago. Her last Pap smear exam was 3 years ago, and no dysplasia was  found; the exam results were normal. She reports one sexually  transmitted infection (chlamydia) about 2 years ago. She completed the  treatment for chlamydia as prescribed.

•PMH: Asthma•Medications: Symbicort 160/4.5mcg

•Allergies: NKDA

•FH: No hx of breast or cervical cancer, Father hx HTN, Mother hx HTN, GERD

•Social: Denies tobacco use; occasional etoh, married, 3 children (1 girl, 2 boys)

Objective:

•VS: Temp 98.6; BP 120/86; RR 16; P 92; HT 5’10”; WT 169lbs•Heart: RRR, no murmurs

•Lungs: CTA, chest wall symmetrical

•Genital: Normal female hair pattern distribution; no masses or  swelling. Urethral meatus intact without erythema or discharge. Perineum  intact. Vaginal mucosa pink and moist with rugae present, pos for firm,  round, small, painless ulcer noted on external labia

•Abd: soft, normoactive bowel sounds, neg rebound, neg murphy’s, neg McBurney

•Diagnostics: HSV specimen obtained

Assessment:•Chancre

Plan: This section is not required for the assignments in this course (NURS 6512) but will be required for future courses.

· Chapter 17, “Breasts and Axillae” This chapter focuses on examining the breasts and axillae. The authors describe the examination procedures and the anatomy and physiology of breasts.

· Chapter 19, “Female Genitalia” In this chapter, the authors explain how to conduct an examination of female genitalia. The chapter also describes the form and function of female genitalia.

· Chapter 20, “Male Genitalia” The authors explain the biology of the penis, testicles, epididymides, scrotum, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles. Additionally, the chapter explains how to perform an exam of these areas.

· Chapter 21, “Anus, Rectum, and Prostate” This chapter focuses on performing an exam of the anus, rectum, and prostate. The authors also explain the anatomy and physiology of the anus, rectum, and prostate.

Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2019). Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

Credit Line: Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care, 6th Edition by Dains, J.E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. Copyright 2019 by Mosby. Reprinted by permission of Mosby via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Chapter 5, “Amenorrhea” Amenorrhea, or the absence of menstruation, is the focus of this chapter. The authors include key questions to ask patients when taking histories and explain what to look for in the physical exam.

Chapter 6, “Breast Lumps and Nipple Discharge” This chapter focuses on the important topic of breast lumps and nipple discharge. Because breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis. Information in the chapter includes key questions to ask and what to look for in the physical exam.

Chapter 7, “Breast Pain” Determining the cause of breast pain can be difficult. This chapter examines how to determine the likely cause of the pain through diagnostic tests, physical examination, and careful analysis of a patient’s health history.

Chapter 27, “Penile Discharge” The focus of this chapter is on how to diagnose the causes of penile discharge. The authors include specific questions to ask when gathering a patient’s history to narrow down the likely diagnosis. They also give advice on performing a focused physical exam.

Chapter 36, “Vaginal Bleeding” In this chapter, the causes of vaginal bleeding are explored. The authors focus on symptoms outside the regular menstrual cycle. The authors discuss key questions to ask the patient as well as specific physical examination procedures and laboratory studies that may be useful in reaching a diagnosis.

Chapter 37, “Vaginal Discharge and Itching” This chapter examines the process of identifying causes of vaginal discharge and itching. The authors include questions on the characteristics of the discharge, the possibility of the issues being the result of a sexually transmitted infection, and how often the discharge occurs. A chart highlights potential diagnoses based on patient history, physical findings, and diagnostic studies.

Sullivan, D. D. (2019). Guide to clinical documentation (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.

· Chapter 3, “SOAP Notes” (Previously read in Week 8)

Cucci, E., Santoro, A., DiGesu, C., DiCerce, R., & Sallustio, G. (2015). Sclerosing adenosis of the breast: Report of two cases and review of the literature. Polish Journal of Radiology, 80, 122–127. doi:10.12659/PJR.892706. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4356184/

Sabbagh, C., Mauvis, F., Vecten, A., Ainseba, N., Cosse, C., Diouf, M., & Regimbeau, J. M. (2014). What is the best position for analyzing the lower and middle rectum and sphincter function in a digital rectal examination? A randomized, controlled study in men. Digestive and Liver Disease, 46(12), 1082–1085. doi:10.1016/j.dld.2014.08.045

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Westhoff, C. L., Jones, H. E., & Guiahi, M. (2011). Do new guidelines and technology make the routine pelvic examination obsolete? Journal of Women’s Health, 20(1), 5–10.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

This article describes the benefits of new technology and guidelines for pelvic exams. The authors also detail which guidelines and technology may become obsolete.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/std/#

This section of the CDC website provides a range of information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The website includes reports on STDs, related projects and initiatives, treatment information, and program tools.

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