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Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with healthcare professional's issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam are vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients with problems in these areas.

In this Lab Assignment, you will analyze an Episodic note case study that describes abnormal findings in patients seen in a clinical setting. You will consider what history should be collected from the patients, as well as which physical exams and diagnostic tests should be conducted. You will also formulate a differential diagnosis with several possible conditions.

Question 1: Analyze the subjective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.

Question 2: Analyze the objective portion of the note. List additional information that should be included in the documentation.

Question 3: Is the assessment supported by the subjective and objective information? Why or why not?

Question 4: Would diagnostics be appropriate for this case, and how would the results be used to make a diagnosis?

Question 5: Would you reject/accept the current diagnosis? Why or why not? Identify three possible conditions that may be considered as a differential diagnosis for this patient. Explain your reasoning using at least three different references from current evidence-based literature.

Question 6: Evaluate abnormal findings on the genitalia and rectum

Question 7: Apply concepts, theories, and principles relating to health assessment techniques and diagnoses for the breasts, genitalia, prostate, and rectum