The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.
For this assignment, make sure you post your initial
response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and
also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work
and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a
statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale,
challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between
two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation
for this assignment by the end of the week.
Male & Female Reproductive System
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet,
research the conditions affecting the male and female reproductive systems.
Based on your research and understanding, respond to one of the following
scenarios:
Scenario 1:
Mrs. Smith is a 50 year old Caucasian woman who has 4
children ages 17, 15, 13, and 10. She was 33 with the birth of her first child.
Her BMI is 25. She has no personal or family history of breast cancer. She
lives with her husband in a suburban community. She is an elementary school
teacher who is working part-time as a substitute so she can be home with her
children. She has been healthy with no previous medical history. One year ago
she noted a small palpable lump in her right breast about the size of an
almond. Because she has been healthy she assumed it was nothing and ignored it.
Over the last month she has noted that this lump has been increasing in size.
Her health insurance would be expiring in the next month so she reluctantly
decided to have a mammogram. She called for an appointment and they were unable
to see her for another 2 months.
After waiting 2 months, her mammogram confirmed a 5 cm mass.
She then had an ultrasound guided biopsy. This biopsy confirmed the presence of
cancer cells. An additional biopsy confirmed the presence of cancer cells in 3
of her lymph nodes most proximal to the tumor.
What are the primary concerns for the patient right now?
What is the rationale for these concerns?
What are some of the expected medical surgical
interventions?
What is the worst possible complication to anticipate?
What further assessment will be needed if complications
develop?
What pharmaceutical drugs are approved treatments for breast
cancer patients?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the selected
drugs, and include safety issues.
Scenario 2:
A 44-year-old obese female is admitted to the emergency room
with fever and severe abdominal pain on the upper right side that radiates to
the scapula. She states that she feels nauseated. She states that the pain
began at a friend’s house during a party and is becoming more severe. You can see
that she is quite uncomfortable.
What could be the underlying cause of these symptoms?
What examinations would you perform? Why?
What laboratory tests would be needed to confirm possible
differential diagnoses?
What pharmaceutical drugs are approved for treating the
diagnosis that you concluded for this case?
Citations should conform to APA guidelines. You may use this
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Week 4 discussionThe discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing
relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.For this assignment, make sure you post your initial
response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.To support your work, use your course and text readings and
also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work
and provide references for the citations in APA format.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your
classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your
classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a
statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale,
challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between
two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation
for this assignment by the end of the week.Male & Female Reproductive SystemUsing the South University Online Library or the Internet,
research the conditions affecting the male and female reproductive systems.
Based on your research and understanding, respond to one of the following
scenarios:Scenario 1:Mrs. Smith is a 50 year old Caucasian woman who has 4
children ages 17, 15, 13, and 10. She was 33 with the birth of her first child.
Her BMI is 25. She has no personal or family history of breast cancer. She
lives with her husband in a suburban community. She is an elementary school
teacher who is working part-time as a substitute so she can be home with her
children. She has been healthy with no previous medical history. One year ago
she noted a small palpable lump in her right breast about the size of an
almond. Because she has been healthy she assumed it was nothing and ignored it.
Over the last month she has noted that this lump has been increasing in size.
Her health insurance would be expiring in the next month so she reluctantly
decided to have a mammogram. She called for an appointment and they were unable
to see her for another 2 months.After waiting 2 months, her mammogram confirmed a 5 cm mass.
She then had an ultrasound guided biopsy. This biopsy confirmed the presence of
cancer cells. An additional biopsy confirmed the presence of cancer cells in 3
of her lymph nodes most proximal to the tumor.What are the primary concerns for the patient right now?What is the rationale for these concerns?What are some of the expected medical surgical
interventions?What is the worst possible complication to anticipate?What further assessment will be needed if complications

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