i-Human Case Study: Evaluating and Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions
Patients frequently present with complaints of pain, such as chronic back pain. They often seek medical care with the intent of receiving drugs to manage the pain. Typically, for this type of pain, narcotic drugs are often prescribed. This can pose challenges for you as the advanced practice nurse prescribing the drugs. While there is a process for evaluating back pain, it can be difficult to assess the intensity of a patients pain since pain is a subjective experience. Only the person experiencing the pain truly knows whether there is a need for drug treatments.
For this Case Study Assignment, you will analyze an i-Human simulation case study about an adult patient with a musculoskeletal condition. Based on the patients information, you will formulate a differential diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and create an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To prepare:
- Review this weeks Learning Resources. Consider how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Assignment Requirements:
- Access i-Human from this weeks Learning Resources and review the assigned case study.
- Please note: You will complete i-Human cases in case review mode. This may differ from your previous course experience.
- Analyze the provided patient history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results to support clinical decision-making.
- 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.
- You must follow the Management Plan Template (located in this weeks Learning Resources) when writing your treatment plan. Be sure to follow all directions and include each required section.
- Carefully review the grading rubric to understand how your assignment will be evaluated.
- Please note: You will not receive a score within the i-Human platform. This is different from some previous courses. All grading will occur in the Canvas classroom based on your submitted work and the rubric.
- Ensure that all responses are clear, evidence-based, and align with the rubric expectations. Submit the completed assignment in the required format and refer to the Management Plan Template for structure and guidance.
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