Edwardo
Edwardo is a 42-year-old man who is about to embark on a rigorous exercise program to lose weight. He hopes to lose at least 30 pounds by working out at the gym. He goes to visit his personal trainer for the first session and is surprised to hear his trainer suggest that he go to his primary healthcare provider for a checkup first.
Annalise
Annalise is a 22-year-old woman who has just graduated from college. Her mother has Stage 4 colon cancer. Even though Annalise’s friends do not routinely get colonoscopies, Annalise decides she will ask about getting a screening test the next time she goes for a checkup.
The scenarios above are representative of the transformative shift the healthcare field is undergoing, from the treatment of individuals with acute diseases and chronic conditions to one that addresses prevention and health behavior motivations in populations. Nurse practitioners in family settings are well positioned to promote holistic care and prevention to patients.
This week, you explore preventative health and conditions seen in special populations. You will practice assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients by completing a SOAP Note. You also will complete a Knowledge Check to gauge your understanding of this week’s content.
Students will:
Certain groups of patients have concerns that may be specific to their particular population. Conditions related to men’s or women’s health, pregnancy, pediatrics, older adults, college students, LGBTQ individuals, athletes, those with particular cultural beliefs or concerns, or those undergoing palliative or end-of-life care would all fall under this category. Individuals may identify with more than one category.
For this Assignment, you practice assessing, diagnosing, and treating disorders seen in special population patients.
To Prepare:
Complete:
Use the Focused SOAP Note Template to address the following:
Submit your focused SOAP note.
To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
This Knowledge Check consists of 10 short-answer and true/false questions that focus on preventative health and conditions related to special populations.