CLASS NAME: PRIMARY CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN III
LESSON 2: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
DISCUSSION: Acute Abdominal pain
ASSIGNMENT:
Introduction
This discussion focuses on acute abdominal pain.
Discussion Guidelines
Initial Post
Using the algorithm (Fig. 40-4 on page 783 of your Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care textbook), answer the following question:
Seven-year-old Naseem presents with his parents for acute abdominal pain. There is no evidence of trauma, but he is positive for fever of 102 °F (38.8 °C). Pick one of the conditions as your diagnosis. Tell how you arrived at it and differentiated it from the others. What is your treatment?
Lesson Introduction
This lesson moves to the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems of the pediatric population. Review how to perform a thorough history and physical assessment involving the abdomen. Identify multiple gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions that might affect the pediatric population, along with recommended evidence-based treatment.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Perform a thorough history and physical assessment involving the abdomen. (CO8)
• Identify multiple gastrointestinal disorders in the pediatric population and recommend evidence-based treatment. (CO7)
• Identify multiple genitourinary disorders seen in the pediatric population and recommend evidence-based treatment. (CO7)
Note: You will find a “(CO#)” after each learning objective stated in this course to indicate which Course Outcomes are being addressed. The Course Outcomes are outlined in the Syllabus.
Learning Materials
Read the following in your Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care textbook:
• Chapter 40, “Gastrointestinal Disorders”
• Chapter 41, “Genitourinary Disorders”
Read the following in your Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook textbook:
• Chapter 15, “Abdomen and Rectum”
These readings help to recognize and treat a variety of gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders encountered in the pediatric population.
The Required Textbook cited below:
Garzon Maaks, D. L., Barber Starr, N., Brady, M. A., Gaylord, N. M., Driessnack, M., & Duderstadt, K. (2021). Burns’ pediatric primary care (7th ed.). Elsevier.
Duderstadt, K. G. (2019). Pediatric physical examination: An illustrated handbook (3rd ed.).
Mosby.
RUBRIC
Criteria Ratings
Content Exceeds Expectations
Follows directions, answers all questions thoroughly and appropriately. Makes reference to course materials and additional resources to support all aspects of argument.
Length, Logic, and Mechanics Exceeds Expectations
clearly and concisely stated, smoothly connected, and logically arranged ideas. Contains no spelling or grammatical errors. No APA errors.
Criteria Ratings
Content Follows directions, answers all questions thoroughly and appropriately
Grasp of significance Projects thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the significance of the assignment to professional development as an FNP.
Clarity and logic All answers are correct with a clear and logical path to reach a solution to the problem presented.
Terminology Uses appropriate terminology correctly throughout.
References Contains no errors in grammar or spelling. Uses references and cites them properly using APA format.
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