Discussion: Assessing Neurological SymptomsImagine not being able to form new memories. This is the reality patients with anterograde amnesia face. Although this form of amnesia is rare, it can result from severe brain trauma. Anterograde amnesia demonstrates just how impactful brain disorders can be to a patient’s quality of living. Accurately assessing neurological symptoms is a complex process that involves the analysis of many factors.In this Discussion, you will consider case studies that describe abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting.Note:ByDay 1of 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.Case 1:HeadachesA 20-year-old male complains of experiencing intermittent headaches. The headaches diffuse all over the head, but the greatest intensity and pressure occurs above the eyes and spreads through the nose, cheekbones, and jaw.Case 2:Numbness and PainA 47-year-old obese female complains of pain in her right wrist, with tingling and numbness in the thumb and index and middle fingers for the past 2 weeks. She has been frustrated because the pain causes her to drop her hair-styling tools.Case 3:Drooping of FaceA 33-year-old female comes to your clinic alarmed about sudden “drooping” on the right side of the face that began this morning. She complains of excessive tearing and drooling on her right side as well.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?Identifyat least fivepossible conditions that may be considered in a differential diagnosis for the patient.Note:Before you submit your initial post, replace the subject line (“Discussion – Week 9”) with “Review of Case Study ___.” Fill in the blank with the number of the case study you were assigned.By Day 3Posta 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. Listfivedifferent possible conditions for the patient’s differential diagnosis, and justify why you selected each.Reada selection of your colleagues’ responses.By Day 6Respondtoat least twoof your colleagues ontwodifferent 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.Submission and Grading InformationGrading CriteriaTo access your rubric:Week 9 Discussion RubricPost by Day 3 and Respond by Day 6To participate in this Discussion:Week 9 Discussion





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