Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Urinary frequency is an example of a genitourinary condition that presents problems for adults across the lifespan. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal ConditionsIt can be the result of various systemic conditions such as diabetes, urinary tract infections, enlarged prostates, kidney infections, or prostate cancer. Many of these conditions have very serious implications requiring thorough patient evaluations. When evaluating patients, it is essential to carefully assess the patient’s personal, medical, and family history prior to recommending certain physical exams and diagnostic testing, as sometimes the benefits of these exams do not outweigh the risks. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

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For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a gastrointestinal condition. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal ConditionsBased on the patient’s information, you will formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and then create an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.

To prepare:

  • Review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with GI or GU conditions.
  • Access i-Human from this week’s Learning Resources and review this week’s i-Human case study. Based on the provided patient information, think about the health history you would need to collect from the patient. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions
  • 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. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions
  • Identify three to five 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 patients with GI or GU conditions. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Assignment

As you interact with this week’s 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. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

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What’s Coming Up in Week 8?

Week 8 Knowledge Check

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In Week 8, you will complete the next Knowledge Check, which covers the Module 3 topics from Weeks 6, 7, and 8. Refer to the Week 8 Knowledge Check Assignment for further details related to the topics covered. Plan your time accordingly. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

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Week 7: Evaluation and Management of Renal and Genitourinary Conditions

The renal and genitourinary system is critical to the function of the entire body. As an advanced practice nurse, obtaining a relevant, focused history is critical. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions Conditions involving the genitourinary system, such as prostate cancer, often create a feeling of powerlessness, frustration, anxiety, and embarrassment in patients. Having provider-patient conversations about symptoms, potential treatment options, and patient education can be overwhelming for patients under such stress.  Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal ConditionsIt is your role to sensitively facilitate the treatment and management process through these difficult conversations and ultimately promote their well-being and empowerment. An accurate assessment will help you recognize and address any impact on the renal and genitourinary system in order to manage and prevent damages to the kidneys or other components of the system.  Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal ConditionsYour role in the clinical setting is unique, as it is not only your responsibility to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and educate patients on their conditions, but also to provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.

For this week, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a gastrointestinal condition. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal ConditionsBased on the patient’s information, you will formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and then create an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  • Formulate differential diagnoses for adult patients with renal and genitourinary conditions
  • Analyze pattern recognition in adult patient diagnoses Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions
  • Analyze the role of patient information in differential diagnosis
  • Evaluate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for adult patients
  • Create an appropriate treatment plan that includes health education and follow-up care Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Polgar-Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2021). Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice (6th ed.). Elsevier.

  • Part 13, “Evaluation and Management of Genitourinary Disorders” (pp. 765–830)
    • Chapter 127, “Incontinence”
    • Chapter 128, “Prostate Cancer”
    • Chapter 129, “Prostatic Hyperplasia (Benign)”
    • Chapter 130, “Proteinura and Hematuria”
    • Chapter 131, “Renal Failure” Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions
    • Chapter 132, “Sexual Dysfunction (Male)”
    • Chapter 133, “Testicular Disorders”
    • Chapter 134, “Urinary Calculi”
    • Chapter 135, “Urinary Tract Infections and Sexually Transmitted Infections”
  • Part 17, “Evaluation and Management of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders”
    • Chapter 188, “Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia” (pp. 1149–1153)
    • Chapter 190, “Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia” (pp. 1158–1165) Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions
Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
Dr. Anna Liza D. Villena discusses renal and genitourinary disorders and what to look for as you assess your patient. (28m)

i-Human Patients. (2020a). i-Human case player [Interactive media]

Strong Medicine. (2019b, January 12). An approach to polyuria [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-YfE9v0hrA Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 11 minutes.

Hasudungan, A. (2017, February 5). Urinary tract infection – overview (signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, causes and treatment) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vIHTAnBmuU

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 13 minutes.

Grand Rounds in Urology. (2017, December 29). How to differentiate the causes of lower urinary tract symptoms [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WXIZ-PKhVA

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 21 minutes. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Hasudungan, A. (2016, November 6). Urinary/kidney stones – overview (signs and symptoms, risk factors, pathophysiology, treatment) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLxBks6s4M8

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes.

Strong Medicine. (2017a, September 11). Acute kidney injury (Part 1/3 – definitions and etiologies) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGnRUQzSCwI

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 16 minutes. Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Strong Medicine. (2017b, September 12). Acute kidney injury (Part 2/3 – diagnostic evaluation) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YPMLgcv3zw

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 21 minutes.

Strong Medicine. (2017c, November 12). Acute kidney injury (Part 3/3 – treatment and complications) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwxSzWN00OI

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 20 minutes.

Medcram – Medical Lectures Explained CLEARLY. (2018a, September 9). Acute kidney injury / Acute renal failure explained clearly – remastered [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNEwNEIvyzE Assignment: i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Genitourinary or Gastrointestinal Conditions

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 14 minutes.