CLASS NAME: PRIMARY CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN III
LESSON: POSTPARTUM CARE
DISCUSSION: Pertinent experience
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the subjective and objective data, both normal and abnormal, related to the postpartum physical exam. (CO1)
• Identify and describe common postpartum complications, appropriate treatments and interventions, and follow-up for those office visits. (CO2)
• Demonstrate an understanding of common gynecologic pelvic disorders, associated differentials, diagnostic testing, subjective and objective data, treatment, and appropriate follow-up in primary care. (CO2)
• Identify/describe benign and malignant breast disorders and associated diagnostic testing as well as interventions, if warranted. (CO7)
LEARNING MATERIALS
Read the following in your Women’s Health: A Primary Care Clinical Guide textbook:
Schadewald, D. M., Pritham, U. A., Youngkin, E. Q., Davis, M. S., & Juve, C. (2020). Women’s health: A primary care clinical guide (5th ed.). Pearson.
• Chapter 22, “Postpartum and Lactation”
• Chapter 16, “Common Gynecologic Pelvic Disorders”
• Chapter 17, “Breast Health”
These readings will help you understand the nurse practitioner’s role with regard to postpartum complications, lactation conditions, menstrual disorders, and other gynecological conditions in primary care.
ASSIGNMENT:
Assignment Guidelines
Discussion Guidelines
Initial Post
Respond to each of the following:
1. Identify a postpartum complication, lactation condition, menstrual disorder, or other gynecological condition in a patient for whom you have provided care during practicum or other work experience. If you have never treated one of these conditions in a patient, then select a condition or symptom that you would like to investigate.
2. Describe the treatment that you provided (or would provide) for the selected condition.
3. Identify other differential diagnoses that could be considered for the complaint or symptom.
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
Approaches or meets 200-word limit, with 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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