MN577 Unit 5 Assignment.
Select a case study of interest to you from the listed scenarios.
Download and complete the Pregnancy Case Review Chart.
• Make sure to address all sections. Do NOT leave any section blank.
• Include relevant subjective and physical objective findings.
• Identify appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing needed.
• List at least three differential diagnoses with rationales for choosing.
• Identify usual medications, treatments, or patient education needed.
• Determine referrals for collaborative care.
• Provide evidence-based references in APA formatting. Consult with the Writing Center as needed.
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• Utilize APA formatting.
• Case #1: Jane
• Jane is a 42-year-old G4P2103. Jane is divorced and works long, hard hours as a real estate agent. Jane was having irregular and heavy menses for 6 months, and then they abruptly stopped 3 months ago. Jane has been having nausea and vomiting for 6 weeks but attributed it to having the flu recently. She also admits to gaining about 10 pounds in the last few months and experiencing breast tenderness. Jane comes to the clinic today to discuss menopause symptoms and treatment. During the visit, a urine pregnancy test came back positive. During the exam, you palpate a 16-week-size uterus and get fetal heart tones of 165. Jane is in disbelief.
• Case #2: Natalie
• Natalie is a 27-year-old G4P0120. Natalie is married; she and her husband both work two part-time jobs to cover the bills. Natalie presents to your office at about 20 weeks gestation for her initial OB visit. Natalie states she has not been evaluated prior to today for the pregnancy because of lack of funds and ability to get off work. Natalie also complains of multiple yeast infections during this pregnancy. During your interview with Natalie, you find she has no known medical diagnoses, she is not taking medications, she is a smoker, and she has a negative surgical history. Natalie’s OB history includes two spontaneous losses at 8 and 12 weeks gestation and a loss of a 32 weeks infant following premature rupture of membranes. The 32-week infant was 7 pounds; lived 24 hours; and experienced hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, and ultimately died of sepsis. Natalie tells you she waited to seek prenatal care until this point because she did not have enough money to pay for the visit. She and her husband are still paying off medical expenses from the death of their 32-week infant. She tells you that she probably would have waited longer, but she keeps getting these terrible yeast infections. On exam, you note a fundal height of 26 weeks and urine dip reveals 1+ leukocytes, 1+ protein, trace blood and 3+ glucose.
• Case #3: Katie
• Katie is a 17-year-old G1P0. She presents to your office with four missed periods in a row. Katie is a high school student; she is in the 10th grade. She lives with her mother and four siblings. You ask Katie about the father of the baby and she tells you he states, “that baby is not mine.” They are not speaking to each other right now. Katie tells you she has been “vomiting a lot and her stomach hurts when she pees.” A urine pregnancy test comes back positive. Katie is so confused because she has been using douching after intercourse as her method of birth control. Katie’s past medical history is positive for chlamydia twice in the last year. She was treated at the Health Department but never went back for a follow up. Katie has had no surgeries and is on no medication. When asked, Katie states her last known weight was about 120 lbs. Katie’s V/S are BP 110/70, temp 102.5, weight 107. You note enlarged cervical lymph nodes, FHTs are 160, and fundal height is 18. Katie’s urine reveals 2+ ketones, 2+ nitrates, and 3+ leukocytes.
• Case #4: Sara
• Sara is a 32-year-old G1P1001. She presents to your office for a 6-week postpartum check following a normal vaginal delivery of a healthy baby girl. Sara had an 18-hour labor with Pitocin augmentation and delivered a 7 pound 2 oz. girl with a second-degree laceration repaired with sutures. Sara spent 2 days in the hospital and was discharged home with her infant and husband. Over the last few weeks, Sara has called the office multiple times with questions about breastfeeding and her sutures healing. Upon walking into the exam room to see Sara, you see her baby in the stroller crying and Sara sitting on the exam table crying into her hands.
Description of the case chosen:
Subjective data, identify both given and needed data Objective findings, identify both given and needed data Diagnostic or laboratory testing needed with rationales List of three differential diagnoses with rationales Medications and or treatments needed with rationales Patient education needed
Referrals for collaborative care needed with rationales
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Sample Answer, Writing Guide
Case #1: Jane.
Subjective data:
Irregular and heavy menses for 6 months, abruptly stopped 3 months ago
Nausea and vomiting for 6 weeks, attributed to flu
Weight gain of 10 pounds in the last few months
Breast tenderness
Came to discuss menopause symptoms and treatment
Positive urine pregnancy test
Objective findings:
Palpable 16-week-size uterus
Fetal heart tones of 165
Diagnostic or laboratory testing needed with rationales:
Ultrasound to confirm gestational age and viability of the pregnancy.
Complete blood count to determine hemoglobin level and to check for anemia, which is common in pregnancy.
Blood type and Rh factor to determine the need for Rh immunoglobulin.
Urine culture to rule out urinary tract infection which can cause nausea and vomiting, and to check for proteinuria.
List of three differential diagnoses with rationales:
Pregnancy: The positive pregnancy test and the presence of fetal heart tones and a palpable uterus support the diagnosis of pregnancy.
Uterine fibroids: The heavy and irregular menses, along with the palpable uterus, can be caused by uterine fibroids. However, the fetal heart tones and a positive pregnancy test indicate that the patient is pregnant.
Ovarian cysts: Ovarian cysts can cause nausea, vomiting, and breast tenderness. However, the palpable uterus and the fetal heart tones suggest that the patient is pregnant.
Medications and/or treatments needed with rationales:
Prenatal vitamins with folic acid to ensure proper fetal development.
Antiemetics such as doxylamine-pyridoxine or metoclopramide to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Counseling and education about a healthy pregnancy lifestyle including a balanced diet, exercise, and avoidance of smoking and alcohol.
Patient education needed:
Importance of attending regular prenatal visits for proper monitoring of pregnancy and fetal development.
Signs and symptoms of preterm labor, preeclampsia, and other complications that require immediate medical attention.
Importance of taking prenatal vitamins and a healthy pregnancy lifestyle.
Referrals for collaborative care needed with rationales:
Referral to an obstetrician/gynecologist for ongoing prenatal care, management of any pregnancy complications, and delivery planning.
Referral to a genetic counselor for advanced maternal age and to discuss prenatal genetic testing options.
Referral to a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling and management of gestational diabetes, if diagnosed.
Evidence-based references:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2021). Antepartum care. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2021/03/antepartum-care
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2021). Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2021/07/nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020). Health care for women with obesity in pregnancy. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/01/health-care-for-women-with-obesity-in-pregnancy
