Genitalia and Rectum

Assignment 1: Lab Assignment: Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum

Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with healthcare professional’s issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical assessment are vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients with problems in these areas.

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In this Lab Assignment, you will analyze an Episodic 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 assessment and diagnostic assessment should be conducted. You will also formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.

To Prepare

• Based      on the Episodic note case study:
  • Review       this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide       about the case study. Refer to Chapter 3 of the Sullivan resource to       guide you as you complete your Lab Assignment.
  • Search       the Walden library or the Internet for evidence-based resources to       support your answers to the questions provided.
  • Consider       what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case       study.
  • Consider       what physical assessment and diagnostic procedure would be appropriate to       gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the       results be used to make a diagnosis?
  • Identify at       least five possible conditions that may be considered in a       differential diagnosis for the patient.