This discussion contains 2 parts:
Part 1: Neurological
- List the risk factors for cerebrovascular accidents and why?
- What cultures are at higher risk and why?
- Describe the 0 to 4+ scale for scoring deep tendon reflexes.
- What would you expect to find in a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
- Share any experience you have encountered and elaborate.
Part 2: Genitalia
- Identify and explain positions other than the lithotomy in which a pelvic examination can be performed.
- Why are women at a higher risk of UTI than males?
- What would you educate to decrease the risk of UTI?
- Summarize the pros and cons of newborn circumcision.
- Describe the following signs on a female examination:
- Chadwick
- Goodell
- Name the characteristics of the following type of hernias:
- Indirect inguinal
- Direct inguinal
500 words, formatted and cited in proper current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
