NU673 Unit 6 Assignment - Diagnostic Tools Paper

Unit 6 Assignment - Diagnostic Tools Paper

Due Feb 20 by 11:59pm Points 60 Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file upload

Instructions

Write a 4-5 page paper describing the use of a specific screening tool.  Discuss what diagnosis you are using the tool for, how to score the tool, and support use of the tool with evidence and rationale.  Next, develop a treatment plan for the patient based on your findings in the diagnostic test and interpretation.

Sections should include:

Introduction to the diagnostic tool

Discussion of Tool: why it is used, how, and for what diagnosis

Discussion of Interpretation of Scoring for the Tool

Treatment Plan for patient with positive results from the tool, include non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches, patient education, additional testing required, and follow-up as needed.