Week 7 Case Study Paper (Signature Assignment)
Alex
During your newborn rounds, you examine Alex, a one-day-old infant who is set to go home
tomorrow. He was born full term, without complications. During the exam, you note he has a
deep sacral pit above his gluteal crease. Alex’s mother Celia is 18 years old and did not receive
prenatal care until she was 4 months pregnant. Nursing homework help
1. What should you tell Alex’s mother about the sacral pit?
2. What should your examination focus on? What abnormal clinical findings might be present?
3. What type of follow-up or testing will Alex need?
4. What type of counseling should you give Celia regarding future pregnancies?

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• A thorough understanding of the topic
• A critical assessment of all questions
• At least two differential diagnoses, if applicable
• At least two pharmacologic treatment modalities, if applicable
• A well-developed treatment plan
• A thorough patient education plan
The body of your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title
page and reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted.
You must reference a minimum of two scholarly sources in your paper.
Use current APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Integrate your
sources into the paragraphs and use internal citations pointing to evidence in the
literature and supporting your ideas.
Be sure to allow time for editing and proofreading.
Review the rubric for more information on how the assignment will be graded. Nursing homework help
Case Study Paper Rubric
Case Study Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Case
Review
30 to >27.6 pts
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s). Provides a rich and detailed
explanation to the questions. Description leaves
the reader with a “holistic” picture of the patient’s
history, diagnosis, management, treatment, and/or
education.
30
pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Analysis of Findings
40 to >36.8 pts
Provides an in- depth, critical analysis of case study
activity findings together with appropriate literature.
Student insightfully and appropriately connects
findings to specific clinical concepts, using carefully
selected quotes, principles, and/or theories cited from
course readings.
40
pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Application and Evaluation
40 to >36.8 pts
Consistently Illuminates knowledge and insights to be
gained from case study. Discusses specific ways reader
can use “lessons learned” in future clinical practices,
outlining specific concrete action steps he/she
recommends.
40
pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Organization
10 to >9.2 pts
Presents ideas thoughtfully and in-depth. Ideas are
coherently and logically organized. Has an effective
writing style, marked by language that is free from
errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure.
10
pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Evidence-based Research
10 to >9.2 pts
Supplements case study with relevant and appropriate
research into the present case study; clearly and
thoroughly documents all sources of information.
10
pts
This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome APA
and Mechanics
10 to >9.2 pts
The assignment consistently follows the current APA
format and is free from errors in formatting, citation,
and references. No grammatical, spelling, or
punctuation errors. All sources are cited and
referenced correctly. Nursing homework help
10
pts
Total Points: 140