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Intergumentary Function
Discussion 6
Integumentary Function:
K.B. is a 40-year-o
Intergumentary Function
Discussion 6
Integumentary Function:
K.B. is a 40-year-old white female with a 5-year history of psoriasis. She has scheduled an appointment with her dermatologist due to another relapse of psoriasis. This is her third flare-up since a definitive diagnosis was made. This outbreak of plaque psoriasis is generalized and involves large regions on the arms, legs, elbows, knees, abdomen, scalp, and groin. K.B. was diagnosed with limited plaque-type psoriasis at age 35 and initially responded well to topical treatment with high-potency corticosteroids. She has been in remission for 18 months. Until now, lesions have been confined to small regions on the elbows and lower legs.
Case Study Questions
Name the most common triggers for psoriasis and explain the different clinical types.
There are several types of treatments for psoriasis, explain the different types and indicate which would be the most appropriate approach to treat this relapse episode for K.B. Also include non-pharmacological options and recommendations.
Included in question 2
A medication review and reconciliation are always important in all patient, describe and specify why in this particular case is important to know what medications the patient is taking?
What others manifestation could present a patient with Psoriasis?
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Discussion Rubric
Criteria Ratings Points
Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts
Distinguished – 5 points
Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts.
Excellent – 4 points
Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding of most issues, problems, and concepts.
Fair – 1-3 points
Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of most issues, problems, and concepts.
Poor – 0 points
Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding of most issues, problems, and concepts. Or nothing was posted.
5 points
Use of Citations, Writing Mechanics, and APA Formatting Guidelines
Distinguished – 3 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing. High level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
Excellent – 2 points
Effectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. Moderate level of APA precision and free of grammar and spelling errors.
Fair – 1 point
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
Poor – 0 points
Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention. Or nothing was posted.
3 points
Response to Posts of Peers
Distinguished – 2 points
Student constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each.
Fair – 1 point
Student constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal.
Poor – 0 points
Student provided no response to a peer’s post.
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