Please review attached file WK#5 Case Scenario: An 84- year-old -female who has a history of diverticular disease presents

  

Please review attached file

WK#5

Case Scenario:

An 84- year-old -female who has a history of diverticular disease presents to the clinic with left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain of the abdomen that is accompanied by with constipation, nausea, vomiting and a low-grade fever (100.20 F) for 1 day.

On physical exam the patient appears unwell. She has signs of dehydration (pale mucosa, poor skin turgor with mild hypotension [90/60 mm Hg] and tachycardia [101 bpm]). The remainder of her exam is normal except for her abdomen where the NP notes a distended, round contour. Bowel sounds a faint and very hypoactive. She is tender to light palpation of the LLQ but without rebound tenderness. There is hyper-resonance of her abdomen to percussion.  

· The following diagnostics reveal:  

· Stool for occult blood is positive.

· Flat plate abdominal x-ray demonstrates a bowel-gas pattern consistent with an ileus. 

· Abdominal CT scan with contrast shows no evidence of a mass or abscess. Small bowel in distended. 

Based on the clinical presentation, physical exam and diagnostic findings, the patient is diagnosed with acute diverticulitis and she is admitted to the hospital. She is prescribed intravenous antibiotics and fluids (IVF). Her symptoms improved and she could tolerate a regular diet before she was discharged to home.   

Discussion Questions:

1. Compare and contrast the pathophysiology between diverticular disease (diverticulosis) and diverticulitis.

2. Identify the clinical findings from the case that supports a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis.  

3. List 3 risk factors for acute diverticulitis.

4. Discuss why antibiotics and IV fluids are indicated in this case.

NR507 Week 5 Discussion Rubric

NR507 Week 5 Discussion Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Course Knowledge:

The student:

1. Compares and contrasts the pathophysiology between diverticular disease (diverticulosis) and diverticulitis.

2. Identifies the clinical findings from the case that supports a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis.  

3. Lists 3 risk factors for acute diverticulitis.

4. Discusses why antibiotics and IV fluids are indicated in this case.

(4 critical elements)

30 pts

All critical elements are met.

27 pts

1 critical element is missing.

25 pts

2 critical elements are missing.

15 pts

3 critical elements are missing.

0 pts

All 4 critical elements are missing.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport from Evidence-Based Practice:

Initial discussion post is supported with appropriate, scholarly sources;

AND
Sources are published within the last 5 years (unless it is the most current CPG);

AND
Reference list is provided and in-text citations match; AND
All answers are fully supported with an appropriate EBM argument.

30 pts

All critical elements are met.

27 pts

1 critical element is missing.

25 pts

2 critical elements are missing.

15 pts

3 critical elements are missing.

0 pts

All 4 critical elements are missing.

3

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