Posted: March 12th, 2023

week7

case study

• A thorough understanding of the topic

• A critical assessment of all questions

• At least two differential diagnoses, if applicable

• At least two pharmacologic treatment modalities, if applicable

• A well-developed treatment plans

• A thorough patient education plan

The body of your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title

page and reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted.

You must reference a minimum of two scholarly sources in your paper.

Use the current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources.

NURS_664A_DE – Case Study Paper Rubric

NURS_664A_DE – Case Study Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Case Review 22 to >20.24 pts

Accomplished
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s). Provides a rich and detailed
explanation to the questions. Description leaves the
reader with a “holistic” picture of the patient’s history,
diagnosis, management, treatment, and/or education.

22
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Analysis of
Findings

28 to >25.76 pts
Accomplished
Provides an in- depth, critical analysis of case study
activity findings together with appropriate literature.
Student insightfully and appropriately connects findings
to specific clinical concepts, using carefully selected
quotes, principles, and/or theories cited from course
readings.

28
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Application
and Evaluation

28 to >25.76 pts
Accomplished
Consistently Illuminates knowledge and insights to be
gained from case study. Discusses specific ways reader
can use “lessons learned” in future clinical practices,
outlining specific concrete action steps he/she
recommends.

28
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Organization

20 to >18.4 pts
Accomplished
Presents ideas thoughtfully and in-depth. Ideas are
coherently and logically organized. It has an
effective writing style, marked by language that is
free from errors in mechanics, usage, and
sentence structure.

20
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Evidence-
based Research

20 to >18.4 pts
Accomplished
Supplements case study with relevant and appropriate
research into the present case study; clearly and
thoroughly documents all sources of information.

20
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome APA and
Mechanics 22 to >20.24 pts

Accomplished
The assignment consistently follows the current APA
format and is free from errors in formatting, citation,
and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation
errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

22
pts

Total Points: 140

Case Study Option #2:

STI Maria is a 46-year-old Hispanic female who comes to your clinic complaining of a lesion in
her vaginal area that she recently noticed while bathing. Maria came to the U.S. from Mexico

over 10 years ago, but her husband was not able to join her until just two months ago. Maria
reports she abstained from sexual activity during the years she was separated from her
husband and is not aware of any sexual activity on the part of her husband. Maria and her

husband have been sexually active since his arrival in the U.S. two months ago. Maria reports
she has not been to a health care provider while in the United States because she has no
insurance coverage. She has no medical records and has not had any screenings or well-woman
exam visits for over a decade. Maria has three healthy, grown children all delivered vaginally
without pregnancy or delivery complications. Her mother is 62, lives in Mexico, and suffers

from diabetes and hypertension. Her father died from colon cancer at age 55. Maria’s LMP was
one week ago, and all of her VS are WNL. Upon PE, you note a lesion on the left labia minora
that has the appearance of a chance, and you note that it is not painful to Maria when touched.

1. What are your presumptive and differential diagnoses?

2. What screening and/or diagnostic tests will you perform/order to ascertain the correct
diagnosis and what current screenings will you recommend in adherence to evidence-based
guidelines?

3. What is pathophysiology? Describe all stages, modes of transmission, any incubation periods.

4. What is the evidence-based treatment guidelines for this diagnosis?

5. How will you explain this diagnosis and plan of care to Maria?

Week 7 Case Study Paper