Discussion #5

Module 5 Discussion

  Approaches to Disease Management: Sickle Cell Anemia

After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

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Garzon, D. L., Driessnack, M., Dirks, M., Duderstadt, K. G., & Gaylord, N. M. (2024).

· Chapter 20: Dental and Oral Health

· Chapter 30: Eye and Vision Disorders

· Chapter 31: Ear and Hearing Disorders

· Chapter 38: Hematologic Disorders

A 2-month-old is identified during newborn screening with sickle cell anemia.

· How would you manage this patient at 2 months, 2 years, 6 years, and at 13 years old?

· What are the issues for each stage in development?

· Where would you refer this child?

· How would you coordinate the care of this child?

.Submission Instructions:

· Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.