NRNP 6552 Health Conditions and Implications for Women

NRNP 6552 Health Conditions and Implications for Women

Health Conditions and Implications for Women

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when bone quality or structural alterations occur, as well as when the density of bone minerals and bone mass decline. Bone density loss and increased susceptibility to fractures might result from this. Osteoporosis is referred described as a “silent” disease since there are no signs before a bone fracturing (Song et al., 2022). Greatly painful back pain, height reduction, or spine anomalies like a hunched or stooped posture are all signs of vertebral (spine) fractures (kyphosis). Due to the effects of menopause-related hormonal imbalances on bone density, women are more vulnerable to osteoporosis than males (Gregson et al., 2022). Estrogen, a female hormone, is essential for bone health. Estrogen levels naturally decline after menopause.

Osteoporosis diagnoses are frequently made by clinicians during routine illness screenings. According to Ebeling et al. (2021), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends the implementation of screening measures for osteoporosis in women aged 65 and above, as well as in women of all ages who possess risk factors associated with the condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to measure bone mineral density and diagnose osteoporosis in people who have not yet had a fragility fracture (Gregson et al., 2022).

Osteoporosis treatment aims to reduce or halt bone loss and avoid fractures. To assist avoid fractures, the healthcare professional could suggest healthy eating, lifestyle modifications, exercise, and fall prevention. The initial line of therapy for osteoporosis is often a bisphosphonate, such as alendronate or risedronate (Anam & Insogna, 2021). Denosumab is an additional treatment option for osteoporosis. Patients with compromised renal function, for example, may benefit from denosumab when they are unable to take a bisphosphonate.

References

Anam, A. K., & Insogna, K. (2021). Update on Osteoporosis Screening and Management. The Medical Clinics of North America, 105(6), 1117–1134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2021.05.016

Ebeling, P. R., Nguyen, H. H., Aleksova, J., Vincent, A. J., Wong, P., & Milat, F. (2021). Secondary Osteoporosis. Endocrine Reviews, 43(2). https://doi.org/10.1210/endrev/bnab028

Gregson, C. L., Armstrong, D. J., Bowden, J., Cooper, C., Edwards, J., Gittoes, N. J. L., Harvey, N., Kanis, J., Leyland, S., Low, R., McCloskey, E., Moss, K., Parker, J., Paskins, Z., Poole, K., Reid, D. M., Stone, M., Thomson, J., Vine, N., & Compston, J. (2022). UK clinical guideline for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Archives of Osteoporosis, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-022-01061-5

Song, S., Guo, Y., Yang, Y., & Fu, D. (2022). Advances in pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies for osteoporosis. Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 237, 108168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pharmthera.2022.108168

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HEALTH CONDITIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WOMEN

Some health issues, including heart disease, depression, and autoimmune disease, present more frequently in women than in men. Others, including ovarian cancer and pregnancy issues, are obviously exclusive to the female population. Nurse practitioners focused on women’s healthcare become well-versed in these health issues and apply their expertise to helping to screen for and offer care for patients with these conditions.

For this Discussion, you will select a specific women’s health issue. You will research this issue, and share common symptoms, recommended diagnostic tests, and common treatments.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To prepare:

• Review the Learning Resources for this week and consider the different types of women’s health issues.
• Choose one of the women’s health issue from the following list and once you have selected an issue, search the Walden Library and/or the Internet regarding the health issue symptoms, diagnostic tests, and common treatments:
  • Osteoporosis
  • Bladder Issues
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Thyroid
  • Hypertension
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Psychiatric Disorders

PART 1: BY DAY 3

Based on the issue you chose, post a description and explanation of common symptoms, recommended diagnostic tests, and common treatments. Be specific and provide examples. Use the evidence from your search of the literature to support your explanation of the woman’s health issue you chose.

PART 2: BY DAY 5

Next, based off the one women’s health issue you picked listed below, post your responses to the following questions that corresponds to your women’s health issue.

• Osteoporosis – What are your options for primary prevention? How would you educate someone on the treatment?
• Bladder Issues – What exactly are the symptoms? What about Interstitial cystitis (IC) and pelvic pain?
• Thyroid – What symptoms occur in women? What can you discern from that? What about infertility?
• Pre-diabetes – Are there menstrual irregularities? What types of medication are they taking? What about pregnancy plans?
• Hypertension – What medications are appropriate for a woman of reproductive age? Should you counsel the woman on appropriate dieting?
• Seizure Disorders – What special implications do you need to consider in this particular population?
• Psychiatric Disorders – Specify the types of disorders i.e., anxiety/depression/substance abuse/eating disorders

Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.

BY DAY 7

Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts on two different days and provide additional insight that might be useful and appropriate for the issue addressed. Use your learning resources and/or evidence from the literature to support your position.

Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Reply button to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Post Reply, you cannot delete or edit your own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Post Reply!

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