NURS 6512 WEEK 10 Assignment 1 Differential Diagnosis for Skin Conditions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn this Discussion, you will examine several visual representations of various skin conditions, describe your observations, and use the techniques of differential diagnosis to determine the most likely condition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nNote: Your Discussion post should be in the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan) 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 this week’s Learning Resources for guidance. Remember that not all comprehensive SOAP data are included in every patient case.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTo prepare:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/span>Review the Skin Conditions document provided in this week\u2019s Learning Resources, and select two conditions to closely examine for this Discussion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Consider the abnormal physical characteristics you observe in the graphics you selected. How would you describe the characteristics using clinical terminologies?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Explore different conditions that could be the cause of the skin abnormalities in the graphics you selected.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Consider which of the conditions is most likely to be the correct diagnosis, and why.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBy Day 3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/span>Post a description of the two graphics you selected (identify each graphic by number). Use clinical terminologies to explain the physical characteristics featured in each graphic. Formulate a differential diagnosis of three to five possible conditions for each. Determine which is most likely to be the correct diagnosis, and explain your reasoning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRead a selection of your colleagues\u2019 responses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBy Day 6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRespond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days. Make sure that you respond to colleagues who selected at least one graphic that is different from the ones you selected. For each, address all of the following:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Critique your colleague\u2019s clinical description of the physical characteristics of each.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Suggest an additional possible condition for each graphic, and explain your reasoning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Provide an alternative correct diagnosis, and explain your reasoning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWeek 4<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Skin Comprehensive SOAP Note\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPatient Initials: B.B<\/span> Age: 32 years<\/span> Gender: Male<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA Sample Answer For the Assignment: NURS 6512 WEEK 10 Assignment 1 Differential Diagnosis for Skin Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\nTitle: NURS 6512 WEEK 10 Assignment 1 Differential Diagnosis for Skin Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\nSUBJECTIVE DATA:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nChief Complaint (CC): <\/span><\/b>\u201cRed patches on the beard with pus-filled pimples.\u201d (Graphic 3)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHistory of Present Illness (HPI):\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nB.B is a 32-year-old White male with chief complaints of having red patches on the beard with pus-filled pimples. He states that the patches are on the left side of the lower beard. The patches started as acne papules about ten days ago, which later turned yellow and pus-filled. The pimples begin as papules and progress to pustules, which have proliferated over the days. The client reports that the part with the red patches is tender to touch. Besides, he experiences a mild itching sensation, and some hair plucks when he scratches the beard. He states that the beard hair on and around the red patch is brittle and lusterless. The patient mentions that he bought OTC Betamethasone cream four days ago to alleviate the itchiness and eliminate the pimples, but it has not had any effect.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMedications: <\/span><\/b>OTC Betamethasone cream.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAllergies: <\/span><\/b>Allergic to Sulphur- causes a rash.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPast Medical History (PMH): <\/span><\/b>History of Asthma- diagnosed at 6 years. Last exacerbation at 25 years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPast Surgical History (PSH): <\/span><\/b>None<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSexual\/Reproductive History: <\/span><\/b>Denies history of STIs.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPersonal\/Social History:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nB.B is married and lives with his spouse and two children aged 5 and 2 years. He has a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication and works as an editor in a publishing company. He reports taking 3-4 glasses of whiskey on his day offs but denies smoking or using drug substances. His hobbies include playing basketball and reading fictional novels. He is the captain of the basketball team in his organization and coaches the basketball team in the local high school in his free time. He reports sleeping 6-7 hours daily and eating 4-5 healthy meals daily.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHealth Maintenance: <\/span><\/b>The patient goes to the gym 3-4 days a week. He plays basketball on weekends. He reports attending annual wellness exams.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nImmunization History:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nLast Tdap- 07\/2015<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nInfluenza shot- 06\/2022<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCOVID-19 vaccine- 03\/2021 (1<\/span>st<\/span> dose) 05\/2021 (2<\/span>nd<\/span> dose) AstraZeneca<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSignificant Family History:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nThe paternal great-grandfather had HTN and died from stroke at 92 years. His maternal grandmother has DM and rheumatoid arthritis. His Father has controlled HTN, diagnosed at 54 years. Siblings and children are alive and well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nReview of Systems:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nGeneral: <\/span><\/b>Negative for weight changes, fever, chills, or fatigue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHEENT:<\/span><\/b> Negative for headache, double\/blurred vision, excessive lacrimation, ear pain\/discharge, hearing loss, nasal secretions, sneezing, or throat pain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nRespiratory: <\/span><\/b>Denies cough, sputum, chest pain, or breathing difficulties.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCardiovascular\/Peripheral Vascular: <\/span><\/b>Negative for lower limbs edema, palpitations, chest pain, increased fatigue, or dyspnea on exertion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nGastrointestinal: <\/span><\/b>Negative for nausea, vomiting, regurgitation, epigastric\/abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or diarrhea\/constipation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nGenitourinary: <\/span><\/b>Negative for blood in urine, dysuria, urinary frequency, or urgency.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMusculoskeletal: <\/span><\/b>Negative for joint pain\/stiffness, muscle pain, or lower back pain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nNeurological: <\/span><\/b>Denies headaches, dizziness, black spells, or tingling sensations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPsychiatric: <\/span><\/b>Denies having depressive, anxiety, obsessive symptoms, or suicidal thoughts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n