Unit 2 DQ: Case Study – Urgent Care

Category of DataData
Patient InformationM.B. 30 y/o WF married, employed as a secretary and has two children
SettingUrgent Care/Emergency Room
Chief ComplaintPain on the right side of face and right upper teeth for 2days. Nasal and sinus congestion (commonly occurs in the spring), greenish color nasal discharge. Feverish and pain worsen with bending, slight cough. Denies chest pain.
Past Medical History/Social HistoryGenerally healthy, hospitalizations: Childbirth Married fro 8 years, a pack a day smoker for 10 years
Labs and Exam DataBP: 120/80, P-80, R-18, T-98.6 Nasal mucosa: inflamed and edematous; purulent discharge from medial meatus, throat non-inflammed, cobblestoning of the posterior oropharynx, LUNGS: CTA; FACE: transillumination reveals opacification of the right maxillary sinuses
General Survey Data50 y/o Recurring sore throat, No chills or sweats; pain in upper teeth, non productive
Pertinent Health HistorySinus problems; takes Loratidine for her sinus problems

Answer these questions related to the case study above and post to the discussion board.  Please write in your own words (minimal direct quotes).

  1. Based on the data, what do you think the medical diagnosis would be? Support your diagnosis with the signs and symptoms and a reference.
  2. What information is missing and necessary to make a medical diagnosis? What additional information do you need to complete your database?
  3. What would you recommend the patient do with her medication regimen based on her symptoms? Provide resource information (website, article, book, etc.) for your patient regarding her medication regimen.
  4. What patient education topics would be appropriate for M.B.? Select one topic and provide an outline of your teaching plan (with at least one reference). Click here for example of an outline.
  5. What psychological, social, or physical issues might you consider when assessing/caring for M.B. and what interventions are indicated? 
  6. Please do not duplicate a classmate’s topic or reference information.

Provide feedback to your classmates regarding their answers to EACH of the above questions, do you agree with their answers? Why or why not? Provide references in correct APA format that support your feedback.

All students should receive at least one response to their Discussion response. Please review the DQ before posting to ensure that another person has not already responded.

Please write in your own words.

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