Discuss what questions you would ask the patient, what physical exam elements you would include, what further testing you would want to have performed, differential and working diagnosis, treatment plan, including inclusion of complementary and OTC therapy, referrals and other team members needed to complete patient care.
Use at least one scholarly source other than your textbook to connect your response to national guidelines and evidence-based research in support of your ideas.
“Veronica, a 25-year-old nulligravida woman presents for birth control needs. Her last physical was 2 years ago and she thinks everything was okay since she did not get a phone call to return to the clinic. She has had 3 partners in her lifetime. She and her boyfriend of 6 months use condoms but not consistently. Her LMP was 3 weeks ago. She tells you that she has used birth control pills in the past but finds it difficult to remember taking them. Her physical exam is normal, BP 110/70, height 5′ 5″, weight is 135, and urine pregnancy test is negative.”
What procedures and/or lab tests will you order at this time?
What birth control method would you offer and what patient education will you provide?
Please refer to evidence-based guidelines to support your decision-making.
