Discuss the cause and effect relationship between Candy’s level of growth and development and her diagnosis.

  1. What is diagnosis?
  2. List 3 differential diagnosis (rule out by physical exam, diagnostic testing and/or labwork).
  3. Discuss the pathophysiology, epidemiology and risk factors for the diagnosis.
  4. Is there any other diagnostic testing that you would like to perform?
  5. Is there a relationship between Candy’s change in school performance and her diagnosis?
  6. Discuss the relationship between the symptoms and the diagnosis.
  7. Discuss the significance of the laboratory values.
  8. Discuss the cause and effect relationship between Candy’s level of growth and development and her diagnosis.
  9. What other data would be helpful for the nurse practitioner to have?
  10. What are the priorities of care for Candy?
  11. What pharmacological and not pharmacological education would you give to this patient and her father?
  12. What other responsibilities should the nurse practitioner delegate to Candy and her father?