Facial Swelling Case Study for Nurse Practitioners

Facial swelling isn’t a common chief complaint in primary care, but do you know what is? Dealing with uncertainty when a patient comes in and you’re not sure what to make of their symptoms or chief complaint right away. It can be anxiety-making to feel uncertain, but when you learn how to work your way through unusual situations, it can make the complexities of healthcare intriguing, even fun, rather than stressful. For this week’s video, we look at a case study involving a recent patient of mine who was complaining of facial swelling. What makes this particular case study useful is that it provides a PERFECT opportunity to walk through healthcare problem-solving together. We talk about facial swelling, but we also look at: ✅ How to approach situations when you don't know what to do with a patient's chief complaint ✅ Questions you can ask for a better patient history ✅ Evaluating potential differential diagnoses ✅ And what the triggers are for seeking specialist support ----------------------- Video Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Patient Background Information 04:42 History Questions 09:46 Differential Diagnoses 13:01 Angioedema 15:12 Autoimmune 17:10 Cushing's 18:30 Tests Done 21:07 Summary ______________ Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP at https://www.realworldnp.com/guide --------------------- More Resources: Join us for the The Lab Interpretation Series Bundle for Nurse Practitioners: https://www.realworldnp.com/labs The Chronic Care Series Bundle for Nurse Practitioners: https://www.realworldnp.com/chronic-c... Digital NP Binder: https://www.realworldnp.com/binder ------------------------ Come follow along for even more tips and inspiration: Instagram:   / realworldnp   Facebook:   / realworldnp   © 2021 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details.