Discussion #6

Module 6 Discussion

 

  Approaches to Disease Management: Hypertension 

After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

Read

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

· Chapter 32: Respiratory Disorders

· Chapter 33: Cardiovascular Disorders

· Chapter 34: Gastrointestinal Disorders

You see a 3-year-old with hypertension (documented on three different visits) in your primary care clinic.

· Describe the workup, differential diagnoses, assessment, and management.

· How would your plan of care be different if the child were 10 years old?

· What risk factor counseling and advice would you include?

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.