NURS 6501 WK 11 DISCUSSION

To prepare for this Discussion:

•Review Chapter 22 and Chapter 23 in the McPhee and Hammer text, as well as Chapter 31 AND  32 in the Huether and McCance text, Plus 2 MORE Credible recent articles on the subject ( Articles must be less than 5 years)

•Select two disorders of the male and/or female reproductive systems that interest you. Consider the similarities and differences between the disorders.

•Select one of the following factors: genetics, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factor you selected might impact the diagnosis of and treatment for the reproductive disorders. 

Post 1 page Paper on a description of the two reproductive disorders you selected, including their similarities and differences. Then explain how the factor you selected might impact the diagnosis of treatment for the reproductive disorders. 

REFERENCES

•McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2012). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical.

◦Chapter 22, “Disorders of the Female Reproductive Tract”

◦Chapter 23, “Disorders of the Male Reproductive Tract”

•Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012). Understanding pathophysiology (Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

◦Chapter 31, “Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems”

◦Chapter 32, “Alterations of the Reproductive Systems, Including Sexually Transmitted Infections”