Case Study Analysis
Start with a 1-2 sentence introduction followed by stating: In addition, address racial/ethnic variables impacting physiological function. Lastly, describe how these processes interact to affect the patient. Subject headings should reflect APA format and not written in a sentence format.
Subject headings should reflect the following:
Neurological and Musculoskeletal Pathophysiologic Processes Associated with Presenting Symptoms
Racial/Ethnic Variables Impacting Physiological Function
How These Processes Interact to Affect the Patient
Assigned Case Scenario:
Patient is a 24-year-old female administrative assistant who comes to the emergency department with a chief complaint of severe right-sided headache. She states that this is the sixth time in the last 2 months she has had this headache. She says the headaches last 2–3 days and have impacted her ability to concentrate at work. She complains of nausea and has vomited three times in the last 3 hours. She states, “the light hurts my eyes.” She rates her pain as a 10/10 at this time. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen ease her symptoms somewhat but do not totally relieve them. No other current complaints.
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:
Both the neurological and musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.
Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.
How these processes interact to affect the patient.
