NUR 507 Week 7 PowerPoint Presentation Assignment

Preparing a detailed PowerPoint presentation on osteomyelitis incidence prevalence pathophysiology differential diagnosis treatment and patient education equips advanced practice nurses with essential knowledge for effective clinical management.

NUR 507. WK 7 Develop a PowerPoint presentation on a clinical case that was seen during your experience or a topic that is of interest to you. (OSTEOMYELITIS) Many students choose topics like this to connect classroom learning with real patient scenarios.

1. Provide information about the incidence, prevalence, and pathophysiology of the disease/disorder to the cellular level.
   • Differential Diagnosis

   Recent epidemiological data from 2025 shows varying incidence rates influenced by factors like diabetes and immunosuppression.

2. Educate advanced practice nurses on
   • assessment and diagnostic exams (Remember, APRN are the primary care providers)
   • care/treatment including genetics/genomics—specific for this disorder

   Advances in genomic research highlight potential hereditary factors in chronic cases.

3. Provide patient education for management, cultural, and spiritual considerations for care must also be addressed.

Submission Instructions

• Followed current APA format for PowerPoint slides, including citation of references.
• PowerPoint presentation with 10-15 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides. Incorporating visuals like diagrams of bone structures can make slides more engaging.
• Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).

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Sample Answer Notes

Osteomyelitis occurs with an incidence of about 13 cases per 100,000 children annually and higher rates in adults with comorbidities. The prevalence increases in populations with diabetes or vascular issues, reaching up to 20% in severe cases. Pathophysiology begins with bacterial seeding of the bone, leading to acute inflammation and potential necrosis at the cellular level. Differential diagnoses include cellulitis, fractures, and tumors, requiring careful evaluation. Advanced practice nurses perform assessments using history, physical exams, and order diagnostics like MRI or bone scans. Treatment involves prolonged antibiotics, sometimes surgery, and considers genetic factors like immune deficiencies. Patient education emphasizes adherence to therapy, wound care, and integrates cultural beliefs for holistic management (Urish and Cassat, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.00932-19).

 References

1. Momodu, I.I. and Savaliya, V. (2023) ‘Osteomyelitis’, in StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532250/.
2. Urish, K.L. and Cassat, J.E. (2020) ‘Staphylococcus aureus Osteomyelitis: Bone, Bugs, and Surgery’, Infection and Immunity, 88(7), e00932-19. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.00932-19.
3. Thakolkaran, N. and Shetty, A.K. (2019) ‘Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children’, Ochsner Journal, 19(2), pp. 116-122. Available at: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.18.0138.
4. Chastain, C.A. et al. (2019) ‘A Clinical Review of Diabetic Foot Infections’, Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 33(2), pp. 379-395. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2019.01.003.
5. Hall, W.A. and Truwit, C.L. (2023) ‘Vertebral Osteomyelitis’, in StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532256/.