{"id":431601,"date":"2018-10-02T18:01:32","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T18:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essaypaper.org\/?p=43080"},"modified":"2018-10-24T08:43:10","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T08:43:10","slug":"nursing-assessing-the-abdomen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benedictsol.com\/blogs\/nursing-assessing-the-abdomen\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing-Assessing the Abdomen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-lg-10 col-md-9 col-sm-16\">\n<h2 class=\"form-control-static orderTopic\" title=\"Assessing the Abdomen\">Assessing the Abdomen<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-10 col-md-9 col-sm-16\"><label class=\"control-label\">Description<\/label>In this assignment, you will analyze a SOAP 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.<br \/>\nAbdominal Assessment<br \/>\nSUBJECTIVE:<br \/>\nCC: \u201cMy stomach hurts, I have diarrhea and nothing seems to help.\u201d<br \/>\nHPI: JR, 47 yo WM, complains of having generalized abdominal pain that started 3 days ago. He has not taken any medications because he did not know what to take. He states the pain is a 5\/10 today but has been as much as 9\/10 when it first started. He has been able to eat, with some nausea afterwards.<br \/>\nPMH: HTN, Diabetes, hx of GI bleed 4 years ago<br \/>\nMedications: Lisinopril 10mg, Amlodipine 5 mg, Metformin 1000mg, Lantus 10 units qhs<br \/>\nAllergies: NKDA<br \/>\nFH: No hx of colon cancer, Father hx DMT2, HTN, Mother hx HTN, Hyperlipidemia, GERD<br \/>\nSocial: Denies tobacco use; occasional etoh, married, 3 children (1 girl, 2 boys)<br \/>\nOBJECTIVE:<br \/>\nVS: Temp 99.8; BP 160\/86; RR 16; P 92; HT 5\u201910\u201d; WT 248lbs<br \/>\nHeart: RRR, no murmurs<br \/>\nLungs: CTA, chest wall symmetrical<br \/>\nSkin: Intact without lesions, no urticaria<br \/>\nAbd: soft, hyperctive bowel sounds, pos pain in the LLQ<br \/>\nDiagnostics: None<br \/>\nASSESSMENT:<br \/>\nLeft lower quadrant pain<br \/>\nGastroenteritis<br \/>\nPLAN: This section is not required for the assignments in this course (NURS 6512) but will be required for future courses.<br \/>\nTo prepare:<br \/>\nWith regard to the SOAP note case study provided:<br \/>\nReview this week\u2019s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.<br \/>\nConsider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study.<br \/>\nConsider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient\u2019s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?<br \/>\nIdentify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.<br \/>\nTo complete:<br \/>\nAnalyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.<br \/>\nAnalyze the objective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.<br \/>\nIs the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or Why not?<br \/>\nWhat diagnostic tests would be appropriate for this case and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?<br \/>\nWould 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 3 different references from current evidence based literature.<br \/>\nLearning Resources<br \/>\nNote: To access this week&#8217;s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.<br \/>\nRequired Readings<br \/>\nBall, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &amp; Stewart, R. W. (2015). Seidel&#8217;s guide to physical examination (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<br \/>\nChapter 4, \u201cVital Signs and Pain Assessment\u201d (pp. 50-63)<br \/>\nThis chapter describes the experience of pain and its causes. The authors also describe the process of pain assessment.<br \/>\nChapter 17, \u201cAbdomen\u201d (pp. 370-415)<br \/>\nIn this chapter, the authors summarize the anatomy and physiology of the abdomen. The authors also explain how to conduct an assessment on the abdomen.<br \/>\nDains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., &amp; Scheibel, P. (2016). Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<br \/>\nChapter 3, \u201cAbdominal Pain\u201d (pp. 11-32)<br \/>\nThis chapter outlines how to collect a focused history on abdominal pain. This is followed by what to look for in a physical examination in order to make an accurate diagnosis.<br \/>\nChapter 10, \u201cConstipation\u201d (pp. 110-117)<br \/>\nThe focus of this chapter is on identifying the causes of constipation through taking a focused history, conducting physical examinations, and performing laboratory tests.<br \/>\nChapter 12, \u201cDiarrhea\u201d (pp. 133-147)<br \/>\nIn this chapter, the authors focus on diagnosing the cause of diarrhea. The chapter includes questions to ask patients about the condition, things to look for in a physical exam, and suggested laboratory or diagnostic studies to perform.<br \/>\nChapter 29, \u201cRectal Pain, Itching, and Bleeding\u201d (pp. 344-356)<br \/>\nThis chapter focuses on how to diagnose rectal bleeding and pain. It includes a table containing possible diagnoses, the accompanying physical signs, and suggested diagnostic studies.<br \/>\nSullivan, D. D. (2012). Guide to clinical documentation (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.<br \/>\nChapter 7, &#8220;Admitting a Patient to the Hospital&#8221; (pp. 143\u2013188)<br \/>\nNote: Download this Adult Examination Checklist and Abdomen Physical Exam Summary to use during your practice abdominal examination.<br \/>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &amp; Stewart, R. W. (2011). Adult examination checklist: Guide for abdominal assessment. In Mosby&#8217;s guide to physical examination (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<br \/>\nThis Adult Examination Checklist: Guide for Abdominal Assessment was published as a companion to Seidel&#8217;s guide to physical examination (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., &amp; Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<br \/>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., &amp; Stewart, R. W. (2011). Physical exam summary: Abdomen. In Mosby&#8217;s guide to physical examination (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<br \/>\nThis Abdomen Physical Exam Summary was published as a companion to Seidel&#8217;s guide to physical examination (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., &amp; Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<br \/>\nCraig, M., &amp; Infante, S. (2011). Abdominal mysteries: Pain, peritonitis, pancreatitis. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 38(2), 173\u2013186.<br \/>\nRetrieved from the Walden Library databases.<br \/>\nThis article explains various types of abdominal pain. The authors detail the etiologies, symptoms, and treatment for the abdominal pain described.<br \/>\nMills, A. M., &amp; Chen, E. H. (2011). Abdominal pain in special populations. Emergency Medicine Reports, 32(7), 81\u201391.<br \/>\nRetrieved from the Walden Library databases.<br \/>\nThe authors of this article explore the characteristics and diagnoses associated with abdominal pain in patients with special conditions. The article also provides recommendations for emergency department staff when encountering abdominal pain.<br \/>\nUniversity of Virginia. (n.d.). Introduction to radiology: An online interactive tutorial. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.med-ed.virginia.edu\/courses\/rad\/index.html<br \/>\nThis website provides an introduction to radiology and imaging. For this week, focus on gastrointestinal radiology.<br \/>\nRequired Media<br \/>\nOnline media for Seidel&#8217;s Guide to Physical Examination<br \/>\nIt is highly recommended that you access and view the resources included with the course text, Seidel&#8217;s Guide to Physical Examination. Focus on the videos and animations in Chapters 7, and 17 that relate to the assessment of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system. Refer to Week 4 for access instructions on https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/.<br \/>\nOptional Resources<br \/>\nLeBlond, R. F., Brown, D. D., &amp; DeGowin, R. L. (2014). DeGowin\u2019s diagnostic examination (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Medical.<br \/>\nChapter 9, \u201cThe Abdomen, Perineum, Anus, and Rectosigmoid\u201d (pp. 445\u2013527)<br \/>\nThis chapter explores the health assessment processes for the abdomen, perineum, anus, and rectosigmoid. This chapter also examines the symptoms of many conditions in these areas.<br \/>\nChapter 10, \u201cThe Urinary System\u201d (pp. 528\u2013540)<br \/>\nIn this chapter, the authors provide an overview of the physiology of the urinary system. The chapter also lists symptoms and conditions of the urinary system.\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assessing the Abdomen DescriptionIn this assignment, you will analyze a SOAP note case study that describes abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting. 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