NR 603 Week 3 Case Discussion Cardiovascular.

NR 603 Week 3 Case Discussion Cardiovascular.Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for students to: 1. Improve their ability to formulate diagnoses based on clinical presentation of patients 2. Improve their ability to understand and apply National Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disorders 3. Design relevant treatment plan 4. Link pathophysiologic concepts to medication choices 5. Collaborate without outside providers and resources Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Utilize healthcare delivery system resources in a fiscally responsible manner in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and families across the lifespan. (PO 5) 2. Develop management plans based on current scientific evidence and national guidelines. (PO 5) 3. Educate patients on treatment decisions (WO1) 4. Select an evidence-based article to support the plan of care for the case study patient. (WO2) 5. Analyze national guidelines and apply them to specific case study situations. (WO3) 6. Review appropriate antibiotic prescribing guidelines. (WO4) Requirements: Setting: large rural clinic; family practice clinic that employs physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. You open the chart to review for your next patient, and you see it is Lorene M. Lorene is a 60 year-old African American female with a history of hypertension and known documented metabolic syndrome following lifestyle changes per her request. You note she is not due for a follow up at this time, so you look at the chief complaint. CC: Shoulder discomfort and SOB with exercise 3 days ago.