Develop PowerPoint On A Realistic Clinical Case Including Al

Develop PowerPoint on a Realistic Clinical Case Including All Necessary Content

For this, you will develop power point on a realistic clinical case on a topic that is of interest to you. Content Requirements You will create a PowerPoint presentation with a realistic case study and include appropriate and pertinent clinical information that will be covering the following: Subjective data: Chief Complaint; History of the Present Illness (HPI)/ Demographics; History of the Present Illness (HPI) that includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem; Review of Systems (ROS) Objective data: Medications; Allergies; Past medical history; Family history; Past surgical history; Social history; Labs; Vital signs; Physical examination. Assessment: Primary Diagnosis; Differential diagnosis Plan: Diagnostic examination; Pharmacologic treatment plan; Non-pharmacologic treatment plan; Anticipatory guidance (primary prevention strategies); Follow up plan. Other: Incorporation of current clinical guidelines; Integration of research articles; Role of the Nurse practitioner Submission Instructions: The presentation should consist of 11 slides. (NOT INCLUDING TITTLE AND REFERENCES SLIDES) Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (from 2019- now) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. formatted and cited in current APA style 7 ed with support from at least 5 academic sources which need to be journal articles or books from 2019 up to now. NO WEBSITES allowed for reference entry. Include doi, page numbers, etc. Plagiarism must be less than 5%. WILL BE CHECKED. NEEDS TO INCLUDE: Chief Complaint : Includes a direct quote from patient about presenting problem Demographics : Begins with patient initials, age, race, ethnicity and gender (5 demographics) History of the Present Illness (HPI) : Includes the presenting problem and the 8 dimensions of the problem (OLD CARTS – Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Timing and Severity) Allergies - S Includes NKA (including = Drug, Environemental, Food, Herbal, and/or Latex or if allergies are present (reports for each severity of allergy AND description of allergy) Review of Systems (ROS) - S Includes a minimum of 3 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 9 body systems directed to chief complaint AND uses the words “admits†and “denies†Vital Signs - O Includes all 8 vital signs, (BP (with patient position), HR, RR, temperature (with Fahrenheit or Celsius and route of temperature collection), weight, height, BMI (or percentiles for pediatric population) and pain.) Labs - O Includes a list of the labs reviewed at the visit, values of lab results and highlights abnormal values OR acknowledges no labs/diagnostic tests were reviewed. Medications - O Includes a list of all of the patient reported medications and the medical diagnosis for the medication (including name, dose, route, frequency) Screenings - O Includes an assessment of at least 5 screening tools Past Medical History - O Includes, for each medical diagnosis, year of diagnosis and whether the diagnosis is active or current AND there is a medical diagnosis for each medication listed under medications Past Surgical History - O Includes, for each surgical procedure, the year of procedure and the indication for the procedure Family History - O Includes an assessment of at least 4 family members regarding, at a minimum, genetic disorders, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Social History - O Includes all 11 of the following: tobacco use, drug use, alcohol use, marital status, employment status, current and previous occupation, sexual orientation, sexually active, contraceptive use, and living situation. Physical Examination - O Includes a minimum of 4 assessments for each body system and assesses at least 5 body systems directed to chief complaint Diagnosis - A Includes a clear outline of the accurate principal diagnosis AND lists the remaining diagnoses addressed at the visit (in descending priority) Differential Diagnosis - A Includes at least 3 differential diagnoses for the principal diagnosis Pharmacologic treatment plan - P Includes a detailed pharmacologic treatment plan for each of the diagnoses listed under “assessmentâ€. The plan includes ALL of the following: drug name, dose, route, frequency, duration and cost as well as education related to pharmacologic agent. If the diagnosis is a chronic problem, student includes instructions on currently prescribed medications as above. Diagnostic/Lab Testing - P Includes appropriate diagnostic/lab testing 100% of the time OR acknowledges “no diagnostic examinartions clinically required at this timeâ. Education - P Includes at least 3 strategies to promote and develop skills for managing their illness and at least 3 self-management methods on how to incorporate healthy behaviors into their lives. Anticipatory Guidance - P Includes at least 3 primary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. immunizations, pediatric and pre-natal milestone anticipatory guidance)) and at least 2 secondary prevention strategies (related to age/condition (i.e. screening)) Follow up plan - P Includes recommendation for follow up, including time frame (i.e. x # of days/weeks/months) Incorporation of Current Practice Guidelines Includes recommendations from at least 1 professional set of practice guidelines (although not the current version) Role of the Nurse Practitioner Includes a discussion of the role of NP pertaining to the assessment, work up, collaboration and management of the case presented AND gives at least 1 example pertaining to each of the 4 areas (assessment, work up, collaboration and management).

Paper For Above instruction

This paper presents a comprehensive case study of a 45-year-old Caucasian female patient presenting with persistent hypertension, demonstrating the integration of clinical assessment, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management, and adherence to current clinical guidelines. The case highlights the nurse practitioner's role in patient evaluation, decision-making, collaboration, and education to optimize health outcomes through a structured and evidence-based approach.

Introduction

Hypertension remains a prevalent and pressing public health challenge globally, contributing significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (Whelton et al., 2018). Nurse practitioners (NPs) are vital in primary care settings, performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing, and managing hypertension based on current guidelines (James et al., 2019). This case study explores the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a middle-aged woman with hypertension, emphasizing the nurse practitioner's role.

Subjective Data

Chief Complaint

"I've been feeling really dizzy and tired lately, and my blood pressure has been high at home."

Demographics

• Patient initials: J.B.
• Age: 45 years
• Race: Caucasian
• Ethnicity: Non-Hispanic
• Gender: Female

History of the Present Illness (HPI)

Ms. J.B. reports persistent episodes of dizziness lasting several minutes, occurring mainly in the mornings. She reports higher blood pressure readings at home (around 150/95 mm Hg) over the past three weeks. She denies chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath. The dizziness is aggravated by abrupt standing and relieved with rest. She reports feeling more fatigued lately but denies headaches, vision changes, or syncope.

Applying the OLD CARTS framework:

• Onset: Three weeks ago
• Location: Mainly dizziness in the head; no localized pain
• Duration: Several minutes per episode
• Character: Lightheadedness and dizziness
• Aggravating factors: Standing up quickly
• Relieving factors: Rest and sitting down
• Timing: Occurs mostly in the morning
• Severity: Moderate dizziness impacting daily activity

Review of Systems

• Cardiovascular: admits dizziness, denies chest pain or palpitations
• Neurological: admits episodes of lightheadedness, denies headaches or weakness
• Endocrine: denies heat or cold intolerance
• Respiratory: denies shortness of breath, cough
• Gastrointestinal: denies nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
• Genitourinary: denies frequency or dysuria
• Musculoskeletal: denies joint pain or weakness
• Hematologic: denies unusual bleeding or bruising
• Integumentary: denies skin changes

Objective Data

Vital Signs

• Blood Pressure: 152/96 mm Hg (sitting)
• Heart Rate: 82 bpm
• Respiratory Rate: 16 breaths per minute
• Temperature: 98.6°F (oral)
• Weight: 165 lbs
• Height: 5'6"
• BMI: 26.6 kg/m²
• Pain: 0/10

Laboratory Data

• Serum electrolytes: within normal limits
• Renal function: serum creatinine 1.0 mg/dL, eGFR normal
• Urinalysis: unremarkable
• Cholesterol panel: LDL 130 mg/dL (high)
• Thyroid function tests: within normal limits

Medications

• Lisinopril 10 mg once daily for hypertension

Past Medical and Surgical History

Ms. J.B. was diagnosed with hypertension two years ago; active diagnosis, currently managing with medication. No previous surgeries reported.

Family History

• Father: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus
• Mother: Heart disease
• Siblings: No known conditions
• Grandparents: Stroke and cancer

Social History

• Tobacco: Denies use
• Alcohol: Social drinker, averaging 2 drinks per week
• Drug use: Denies misuse
• Marital status: Married
• Employment: Office worker
• Occupation: Administrative assistant
• Sexual orientation: Heterosexual
• Sexually active: Yes
• Contraceptive use: None
• Living situation: Lives with spouse and children

Physical Examination

Cardiovascular

• Blood pressure: 152/96 mm Hg (right arm, sitting)
• Heart sounds: Regular rhythm, no murmurs
• Pulses: 2+ bilateral radial and pedal pulses
• Jugular venous distention: Negative

Neurological

• Orientation: Alert and oriented to time, place, person
• Gait: Steady
• Balance: Normal
• Speech: Clear

Respiratory

• Lungs: Clear auscultation bilaterally
• Breath sounds: Normal
• No wheezes or crackles
• Respiratory effort: Normal

Abdomen

• Soft, non-tender
• No organ enlargement
• Bowel sounds active
• No masses palpated

Assessment

The primary diagnosis for Ms. J.B. is essential hypertension, characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure readings and associated dizziness. Differential diagnoses considered include secondary hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, and benign paroxysmal vertigo; however, clinical signs suggest primary hypertension.

Discussion of Differential Diagnoses

1. Secondary hypertension: Possible but unlikely given the absence of specific signs and recent labs
2. Orthostatic hypotension: Not supported as patient reports symptoms mainly in the mornings with no postural drops in BP during assessment
3. Benign paroxysmal vertigo: Less likely due to lack of characteristic episodes and absence of neurological deficits

Pharmacologic Treatment Plan

Continuation of Lisinopril 10 mg once daily, with plans to titrate based on follow-up BP readings. Education on medication adherence, potential side effects such as cough and hypotension, and the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring are emphasized. Cost for Lisinopril is approximately $12/month (GoodRx, 2023).

Diagnostic and Laboratory Testing

Further evaluation includes 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to confirm hypertension and assess variability. Lipid profile and fasting glucose are scheduled to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors, aligning with current guidelines (James et al., 2019).

Health Education and Self-Management Strategies

1. Dietary modifications: Reducing salt intake (
2. Physical activity: At least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly
3. Weight management: Aim for BMI
4. Smoking cessation: Reinforced to maintain abstinence
5. Stress reduction: Techniques such as yoga or mindfulness

Self-management includes regular BP monitoring at home, maintaining a food diary, and ensuring medication adherence. Education on recognizing symptoms of hypertensive crises and when to seek urgent care is provided.

Anticipatory Guidance

1. Primary prevention: Immunizations (influenza annually, pneumococcal vaccine as recommended), blood pressure screening every year
2. Secondary prevention: Routine screening for diabetes and hyperlipidemia based on age and risk factors
3. Prenatal counseling if applicable, emphasizing folic acid supplementation and prenatal vitamins

Follow-Up Plan

Ms. J.B. is scheduled for follow-up in 4 weeks to review BP control, laboratory results, and adherence to lifestyle modifications. If BP remains elevated above 140/90 mm Hg, medication adjustment or additional therapy will be considered.

Incorporation of Clinical Practice Guidelines

This case aligns with the 2019 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) hypertension guidelines, which recommend a target BP of

Role of the Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners play a pivotal role in assessment by collecting comprehensive subjective and objective data, including detailed histories and physical examinations. They initiate workups by ordering appropriate labs and diagnostics, collaborating with specialists such as cardiologists when necessary, and managing ongoing care through medication titration, patient education, and lifestyle counseling. For example, in assessment, the NP evaluates BP readings and reviews lab findings; in work-up, orders ambulatory BP monitoring; in collaboration, consults a cardiologist for resistant hypertension; and in management, adjusts medication dosages and provides patient-centered education to promote self-care.

Summary and Conclusion

This case underscores the importance of comprehensive assessment and evidence-based management of hypertension by nurse practitioners. Integrating clinical guidelines and research evidence ensures optimal care, patient safety, and improved health outcomes. The NP’s role encompasses diagnosis, education, collaboration, and ongoing management, reinforcing their essential contribution to primary care.

References

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• Whelton, P. K., Carey, R. M., Aronow, W. S., et al. (2018). 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA guideline for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 71(19), e127-e248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2017.11.006
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