Case studies and literature review

Learning Goal: I’m working on a nursing case study and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Case Study: Depression

A 32-year-old female presents to the clinic with a long-standing history of depression. She describes episodic anergia, amotivation, low mood, hypersomnolence, anhedonia, impaired concentration, occasional passive suicidal thoughts, and death preoccupation. These episodes last approximately 2-3 weeks with no apparent provocation. At times, she describes experiencing hyperactivity and difficulty with sleep initiation, sometimes going a period of time without requiring sleep. These episodes have not occurred in a long time, and she has been feeling depressed for the past 3.5 weeks. Medical workups, including thyroid testing and an anemia panel, are unremarkable.

Questions:

• What are a few key differential diagnosis considerations for this patient? How could you clarify the diagnosis?
• What would you prescribe as part of the initial plan of care? What would you do if this first choice is ineffective?
• What should be incorporated into this patient’s monitoring and follow-up plan?
• What medication-related teaching should be incorporated based on your plan of care?

1. Select Drug and Dosage (as written on prescription e.g. bid) MSN.E1. P1.L
2. Analyzes Biochemical Process MSN.E8.P1.H
3. Evaluates Cost MSN.E1. P3.L
4. Evaluates Ethical /Cultural Implications MSN.E1. P4.L
5. Identifies Adverse drug reactions MSN.E1.P4.L
6. Identifies (check if there is not an adverse reaction) interactions with other medications MSN.E1.P4.L

Initial Post

By Wednesday, for your initial post, review the assigned case study and post your response on the discussion board. Use the attached document or make a copy of the SOAPNote google doc template Links to an external site.to create your response to post.

Use APA formatting for any references and ensure references are five years or newer.

SOAPNote Template.docx

QUESTION 2

Outcome Alignment

Analyze current and emerging evidence regarding social determinants in providing advanced nursing care to individuals, families, and communities while accounting for patient values and clinical judgment.

Assignment Overview

Submit a list of evidence-based scholarly references you will use for your literature review with brief annotations. Minimum of four.

Instructions

• Avoid websites that are patient-focused/non-peer-reviewed. Statements such as “ask your doctorâ€� relates to patient education/information. WebMD and Wikipedia are examples
• Up to Date and Medscape are appropriate websites. Search engines such as pub med or CINAHL also work well.
• https://libguides.husson.edu/nursing
  Links to an external site.
• APA format

Deliverables

Submit a list of evidence-based scholarly references you will use for your literature review with brief annotations. Minimum of four.

Rubric

Literature Review

Literature Review

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmit a literature reviewMSN.E1. P1.L Analyze current and emerging evidence regarding social determinants in providing advanced nursing care to individuals, families, and communities while accounting for patient values and clinical judgment.	10 pts Exemplary Provides a minimum of four resources that are scholarly, up-to-date, and at a graduate level. 8 pts Proficient References are scholarly but may be greater than five years old 6 pts Developing References are not from scholarly resources or are outdated. 0 pts Emerging References are not appropriate	10 pts