Purpose This assignment provides a learning activity for students to experience a practice-based scenario and apply a process worksheet designed to assist in the identification of an independent nursing problem or concern, develop a PICOT clinical question, and search for evidence using credible online databases/sources. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes. CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7) CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 & 8) CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 & 8) CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 & 8)

Collaborative identification and interpretation of practice problems is a requirement of professional practice (AACN, 2008). …

Post an explanation of the differential diagnosis for the patient in the case study you selected. Explain which is the most likely diagnosis for the patient and why. Include an explanation of unique characteristics of the disorder you identified as the primary diagnosis. Then, explain a treatment and management plan for the patient, including appropriate dosages for any recommended treatments. Finally, explain strategies for educating patients and families on the treatment and management of the musculoskeletal or neurologic disorder.

Musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders can present complications for pediatric patients from infancy to adolescence. These…