NURS 6512 Week 10 Discussion Essay: Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum

Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with health care professionals issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam are vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients with problems in these areas.

In this Discussion, you will consider case studies that describe abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting.

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Note: By Day 1 of this week, your Instructor will have assigned you to one of the following specific case studies for this Discussion. Also, your Discussion post should be in the SOAP Note format, rather than the traditional narrative style Discussion posting format. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Sullivan text and the Comprehensive SOAP Template in the Week 4 Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that not all comprehensive SOAP data are included in every patient case. NURS 6512 Week 10 Discussion Essay: Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum

Case 1: Rectal Bleeding

A 62-year-old male construction worker reports to your clinic after experiencing rectal bleeding for over 1 month. He has noticed small amounts of blood after every bowel movement. He had a colonoscopy 2 years ago with normal results. The patient has no fever, chills, dysuria, abnormal urinary frequency, or abdominal pain. The patient reports occasional rectal itching and pain. He states he has no noticeable sores on his rectal area and no family history of colorectal cancer.

Case 2: Dysuria

A 55-year-old African-American male reports to your clinic complaining of frequent and painful urination for the past 2 months. The patient is sexually active and has been in a monogamous relationship for the past 3 years. He reports no penile discharge, fever, chills, abdominal pain, or back pain. His father is deceased and passed away of colon cancer. His father had a history of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The patient considers himself as a healthy male. He works for a large American corporation, has a relatively healthy diet, and exercises 4 to 5 times per week.

Case 3: Genitalia

A 21-year-old college student reports to your clinic with external bumps on her genital area. The bumps are painless and feel rough. The patient is sexually active and has had more than one partner over the past year. Her initial sexual contact occurred at age 18. The patient reports no abnormal vaginal discharge. She is unsure how long the bumps have been there but noticed them about a week ago. Her last Pap smear exam was 3 years ago, and no dysplasia was found; the exam results were normal. She had one sexually transmitted infection (chlamydia) about 2 years ago. She completed the treatment for chlamydia as prescribed. NURS 6512 Week 10 Discussion Essay: Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum

To prepare:

With regard to the case study you were assigned:

Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights they provide about the case study.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned.
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis?
Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.

Note: Before you submit your initial post, replace the subject line (“Week 10 Discussion”) with “Review of Case Study ___.” Fill in the blank with the number of the case study you were assigned.

By Day 3

Post a description of the health history you would need to collect from the patient in the case study to which you were assigned. Explain what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate and how the results would be used to make a diagnosis. List five different possible conditions for the patient’s differential diagnosis, and justify why you selected each.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

By Day 6

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who were assigned different case studies than you. Analyze the possible conditions from your colleagues’ differential diagnoses. Determine which of the conditions you would reject, and why. Identify the most likely condition, and justify your reasoning. NURS 6512 Week 10 Discussion Essay: Assessing the Genitalia and Rectum.

NURS 6512 Week 10 Quiz

Question 1

Prostate examination findings of a hard, irregular, painless nodule with obliteration of the median sulcus are signs of:

Question 2

Bimanual examination of the uterus includes:

Question 3

Which of the following is a normal component of vaginal discharge seen on a wet mount?

Question 4

The tail of Spence extends:

Question 5

When should girls be taught to perform breast self-examination?

Question 6

The form of gynecologic cancer that is increased in obese women is:

Question 7

Small, pale yellow, raised, and rounded areas are visualized on the surface of the cervix. You should:

Question 8

A 70-year-old man has a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) value of 6 and a negative digital rectal examination (DRE). These findings indicate:

Question 9

Initial digital approach to the rectal examination should be:

Question 10

The most emergent cause of testicular pain in a young male is:

Question 11

The risk of ovarian cancer is increased by a history of:

Question 12

A mother brings her 8-year-old daughter to the clinic because the child says it hurts to urinate after she fell while riding her bicycle. Upon inspection, you find posterior vulvar and gross perineum bruising. These findings are consistent with:

Question 13

The mother of a newborn boy tells you that her baby s breasts are swollen and sometimes look as if they are leaking milk. It is most appropriate to tell her that the:

Question 14

Your patient s chief complaint is repeated pencil-like stools. Further examination should include:

Question 15

The female patient should ideally be in which position for the pelvic examination?

Question 16

While examining an 18-year-old man, you note that the penis and testicles are more darkly pigmented than the body skin. You should consider this finding to be:

Question 17

When examining a small child, in which position should he be placed to help push the testicles into the scrotum?

Question 18

A 23-year-old female presents with severe right lower quadrant tenderness. All of the following should be considered in the differential except:

Question 19

What is the initial diagnostic radiology test that should be ordered if you suspect a ruptured ovarian cyst?

Question 20

A 17-year-old male was brought into the emergency room with testicular/scrotal pain. The differential diagnosis should include all except: