ASSIGNMENT | Post an explanation of the differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected.

This week, you study neurologic and orthopedic conditions with plastic surgery considerations. Both neurologic and orthopedic conditions are seen in the trauma areas of the hospital. These conditions encompass cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic aspects of care in the ICU. For this Discussion, focus on adolescent patients, and consider potential diagnoses, treatment, and/or referral options for the patients in the following 3 case studies.

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A 13-year-old female restrained passenger of a vehicle was involved in an MVA at 60 mph on the highway. The vehicle experienced a frontal impact. The patient arrived in the ER with closed fractures of the left tibia and fibula with angulation, dislocation of the right ankle, multiple pelvic fractures, and femur fracture on the left side. Her BP is 92/54 with pulse of 130. What is your plan for this patient, and what are the considerations to prevent further morbidity? At what stage of development is she, and how does that impact her care?

To prepare:

• Review and select 1 of the 3 provided case studies. Analyze the patient information.
• Consider a differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Think about the most likely diagnosis for the patient.
• Think about a treatment and management plan for the patient. Be sure to consider appropriate dosages for any recommended pharmacologic and/or nonpharmacologic treatments.
• Consider strategies for educating patients and families on the treatment and management of the trauma care.

By Day 3

Post an explanation of the differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you | PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW AT studenthelp.contentfence.com | which is the most likely diagnosis for the patient and why. Include an explanation of unique characteristics of the disorder you identified as the primary | PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW AT studenthelp.contentfence.com | a treatment and management plan for the patient, including appropriate dosages for any recommended treatments. Finally, explain strategies for educating patients and families on the treatment and management of neurologic and orthopedic conditions.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Differential Diagnosis
Pelvic fracture has differential signs such as hematuria, rectal bleeding, inguinal ligament or even perineum (Cazon,& Suescun, 2009). X-ray analysis is one of the effective diagnostic tool for accident-related injuries. Detailed X-ray evaluation shows fracture of the normal anatomy of the pelvic area. Ankle fracture can also cause damage…