CLASS NAME: PRIMARY CARE ACUTE CONDITIONS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN I
LESSON: Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders
ASSIGNMENT: Acute Lower Abdominal Quadrant Conditions
ASSIGNMENT: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Concept Map
MY ASSIGNED TOPIC: Urinary Tract Infection
Introduction
By the end of this discussion, you will be able to:
• State the pathophysiology, etiology, signs, and symptoms of various gastrointestinal disorders impacting the lower quadrant of the abdomen. (CO7)
• Identify which diagnostic imaging and labs are needed to assess various gastrointestinal disorders impacting the lower quadrant of the abdomen. (CO7)
• Propose treatment plans for gastrointestinal disorders impacting the lower quadrant of the abdomen. (CO7)
For this discussion, you will work in your practicum group. Each member will use a concept map to teach the other group members about the pathophysiology, etiology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, recommended diagnostic imaging, lab results, and treatment plans relevant to one of the conditions depicted in the following image.
Assignment Guidelines/Format to follow is below
Acute Lower Abdominal Quadrant Condition Concept Map
Topic
[insert here]
Pathophysiology/Etiology
[Insert here]
Signs/Symptoms
[Insert here]
Risk Factors
[Insert here]
Diagnostic Imaging
[List what’s recommended, then include options for further evaluation]
Labs
[Insert here]
Proposed Treatment
[Insert here]

The book used for this class and for this assignment is cited here:

Buttaro, T., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P., & Sandberg-Cook, J. (2021). Primary care: Interprofessional collaborative practice (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

Dains, J., Baumann, L., & Scheibel, P. (2019). Advanced health assessment & clinical diagnosis in primary care (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.

RUBRIC
Criteria Expectations
Content Follows directions, answers all questions thoroughly and appropriately.
Grasp of significance Projects thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the significance of the assignment to professional development as an FNP.
Clarity and Logic All answers are correct with a clear and logical path to reach a solution to the problem presented.
Terminology Uses appropriate terminology correctly throughout.
References Contains no errors in grammar or spelling. Uses references and cites them properly using APA format.