Formulating a Differential Diagnosis for the Advanced Practice Provider (eBook)

ACNP-BC PhD ANP-C PMHNP-BE FAANP Jacqueline Rhoads, DNP PhD MSN FNP Julie C. Penick (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022 | 3., Third Edition, New Edition
590 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-4467-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Praise for the First Edition:"e;Developing a comprehensive differential diagnosis for a specific complaint is a daunting task even for experienced advanced practice nurses. This user-friendly clinical guide provides a strategy and standard format for working through this complex task. It is a wonderful tool for both students and new advanced practice nurses."e; 5 stars, Doody'sThis one-of-a-kind resource is designed to help Advanced Practice Provider students master the process of conducting a quality differential diagnosis. It contains 95 symptom-based cases that empower readers to practice and hone their clinical skills. Consistently formatted, patient-based case scenarios begin with a common symptom and provide expert guidance to help students work though a diagnosis. Diagnostic reasoning for each clinical scenario is presented step-by-step and each step is explicitly linked to the next. They are now organized by body system and coordinate with related texts for easy reference.Cases include focused patient history questions and responses, physical exam findings, a differential diagnosis table, a diagnostic examination table, and a summary analyzing the critical thinking process. Symptoms are presented via a systematic case study approach that encompasses chief complaint, past history, physical exam, case study, differential diagnosis, diagnostic exam, and clinical decision making. Boxes comparing clinical characteristics and differential diagnosis further help to illuminate the decision-making process.New to the Third Edition:Includes 23 completely new casesDelivers 55 Test Bank Multiple Choice Questions for instructors to assignProvides online access to 18 additional casesReorganized by body system for easy referencePresented in two-color design for ease of useKey Features:Provides step-by-step approach to building sound clinical decision-making skillsLinks each step to the next for utmost clarityGuides APP students and novice practitioners in conducting a problem-focused history and examinationPresents cases systematically for ease of useIncludes unique differential diagnosis tables and diagnostic examination tables to clarify decision-making strategiesIlluminates decision making with boxes comparing clinical characteristics and differential diagnosis

Inhalt

Introduction to Differential Diagnosis and Diagnosis of Common Problems

Section I: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Blurred Vision

Congestion

Ear Discharge

Enlarged Lymph Nodes

Eye Discharge

Eye Pain

Fever

Headache

Hoarseness

Mouth Lesions

Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)

Section I Supplemental Chapters*

Earache

Red Eye

Runny Nose

Sore Throat

Section II: Pulmonary System

Coughing Up Blood

Shortness of Breath

Wheezing

Section II Supplemental Chapter*

Cough

 

Section III: Cardiovascular System

Bradycardia

Chest Pain

Diaphoresis

Dizziness

Fainting

Lower Extremity Edema

Palpitations

Weight Gain

Section III Supplemental Chapter*

Weight Loss

Section IV: Gastrointestinal System

Abdominal Pain

Bloated

Dysphagia

Heartburn

Nausea and Vomiting

Rectal Bleeding

Rectal Pain

Vomiting Blood

Section IV Supplemental Chapters*

Constipation

Diarrhea

Iron Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia

Section V: Genitourinary System

Blood in Urine

Erectile Dysfunction

Flank Pain

Incontinence

Nocturia

Painful Urination

Priapism

Scrotal Mass

Scrotal Pain

Section VI: Musculoskeletal System

Foot Pain

Hip Pain

Knee Pain

Muscle Pain

Muscle Weakness

Shoulder Pain

Wrist Pain

Section VI Supplemental Chapters*

Ankle Pain

Elbow Pain

Hand Pain

Leg Pain

Low Back Pain

Section VII: Neurological System

Confusion

Delirium

Difficulty Speaking

Diplopia

Memory Loss

Tremors

Unsteady Gait

Section VIII: Gynecological System

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Amenorrhea

Bleeding

Discharge

Lesions

Pain with Intercourse

Pelvic Pain

Vaginal Irritation

Section VIII Supplemental Chapter*

Breast Masses / Lumps

Section IX: Dermatological System

Alopecia

Hives

Pain

Skin Rashes

Skin Ulcers

Vesicular Eruptions

Section IX Supplemental Chapters*

Itchiness in Skin

Skin Lesion

Section X: Endocrine System

Excessive Thirst

Fatigue

Night Sweats

Nipple Discharge

Sleep Disturbances

Urinary Frequency

Section XI: Psychological System

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

Panic

*All supplemental chapters can be found on www.connect.springerpub.com.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.6.2022
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Fachpflege
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Anamnese / Körperliche Untersuchung
• Schlagworte: advanced practice provider,clinical practice,clinician,delivery of optimum health care,diagnostic tests,differential diagnosis,patient/client complaints,primary care practitioner,students
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-4467-5 / 0826144675
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-4467-6 / 9780826144676