22 Jul Use of AI in Evidence-Based Plan Management Week 9 Assignment

This assignment is designed to strengthen your clinical reasoning while exploring the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in advanced practice nursing.

For this assignment, you will use an AI tool (such as ChatGPT, Grok, or your preferred platform) as a learning partner to assist in developing an evidence-based management plan for your assigned neurological or psychiatric case study.

Your assignment will include:

· 3–5 differential diagnoses with supporting rationale

· Final diagnosis supported by subjective, objective, and pertinent history findings

· Problem statement

· Evidence-based management plan, including:

· Diagnostics

· Medications with complete prescriptions

· Referrals/consultations

· Patient education

· Follow-up recommendations

· Reflection on the use of AI, discussing its accuracy, usefulness, and limitations

· Appendix containing your AI prompts and outputs

Important Reminders

· AI is required for this assignment and should be used as a learning partner, not as a replacement for your clinical judgment.

· Every AI-generated recommendation must be verified using current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and your own clinical reasoning.

· Support your work with 3–5 peer-reviewed scholarly references published within the last five years.

· Be sure to use the assignment template and review the grading rubric before you begin.

· Your assigned neurological or psychiatric case study is provided below.

· Submit your completed assignment by Day 7 of Week 9.

Remember, the goal of this assignment is not simply to use AI—it is to critically evaluate AI-generated recommendations, validate them against current evidence-based guidelines, and apply your own clinical judgment to develop a safe, accurate, and comprehensive management plan.

🚨 Assigned Week 9 Case Study (Use This Case for Your Assignment)

Case Study 1: Headache and Vision Changes

Chief Complaint

“I’ve been having bad headaches and sometimes see flashing lights.”

History of Present Illness

A 28-year-old female presents with a 3-month history of recurrent headaches occurring 2–3 times per week. The pain is described as throbbing, located on one side of the head, and is often accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity. The headaches last several hours and are sometimes preceded by visual disturbances, including shimmering lights or zigzag lines. She denies trauma, fever, or neck stiffness. Stress and lack of sleep worsen the headaches. Ibuprofen provides partial relief. She denies weakness, confusion, or speech changes.

Past Medical History

· Seasonal allergies

· No hypertension

· No diabetes

Family History

· Mother: History of migraines

· Father: Hypertension

Social History

· Nonsmoker

· Drinks 2–3 cups of coffee daily

· Occasional alcohol use

· Works long hours as a graphic designer

· Sleeps approximately 5–6 hours per night

Review of Systems

Positive

· Light sensitivity

· Mild nausea

· Visual aura before headaches

Negative

· Weakness

· Dizziness

· Neck stiffness

· Vision loss

Objective Findings

· Vital Signs: BP 118/76 mmHg, HR 78 bpm, afebrile

· General: Alert, cooperative, no acute distress

· HEENT: No sinus tenderness; pupils equal, round, and reactive to light; no papilledema

· Neurological: Cranial nerves II–XII intact; motor strength 5/5 throughout; reflexes 2+; gait normal; no focal neurological deficits

· Pain: 7/10 during headache episodes

REQUIRED RESOURCES:

NOTE: Utilize this text as a clinical reference to aid your analysis for the relevant areas noted. Also utilize study questions to develop your understanding of the concepts and topics presented throughout this course.

· Soriano, R. P. (2026). Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking(14th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health.

· Chapter 11, “Cognition, Behavior, and Mental Status”

· Chapter 27, “Nervous System”

· Chu, K., Kelly, A. M., Kuan, W. S., Kinnear, F. B., Keijzers, G., Horner, D., Laribi, S., Cardozo, A., Karamercan, M. A., Klim, S., Wijeratne, T., Kamona, S., Graham, C. A., Body, R., & Roberts, T. (2024). HEAD and HEAD-Colombia study groups. Predictive performance of the common red flags in emergency department headache patients: A HEAD and HEAD-Colombia study Links to an external site. . Emergency Medicine Journal, 41(6), 368–375. https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2023-213461

· Khosravi, M., Zare, Z., Mojtabaeian, S. M., & Izadi, R. (2024). Artificial intelligence and decision making in healthcare: A thematic analysis of a systematic review of reviews Links to an external site. . Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology, 11, 23333928241234863. https://doi.org/10.1177/23333928241234863

· Ratti, E., Morrison, M., & Jakab, I. (2025). Ethical and social considerations of applying artificial intelligence in healthcare—a two-pronged scoping review Links to an external site. . BMC Medical Ethics, 26(1), 68. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-025-01198-1

Document: Week 9 Assignment Template (Word)

To prepare:

· Review all Week 9 Learning Resources, including materials on ethical AI use and evidence-based practice guidelines for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

· Download and review the Assignment Template Download Download and review the Assignment Template.

· Your instructor will assign a neurological or psychiatric case study scenario found in course Announcements.

· Review current clinical practice guidelines (e.g., APA, AAN, AAFP, CDC, or USPSTF) relevant to your assigned condition.

The Assignment (Template)

Analyze your assigned patient scenario (posted in Week 9 Announcements) and use an AI tool (such as ChatGPT, GROK, etc.) to assist in creating the following:

· Differential Diagnoses (3–5): List and provide a rationale for each diagnosis, using subjective, objective, and pertinent history findings to rule out each differential diagnosis.

· Final Diagnosis: Identify the final diagnosis with a rationale supported by subjective, objective, and pertinent history findings that rule in the diagnosis according to evidence-based guidelines.

· Final Problem Statement: Write a problem statement with positive, negative, subjective and objective findings and pertinent history.

· Evidence-Based Management Plan: Include diagnostics, medications, referrals/consults, patient education, and follow-up, verified against evidence-based clinical guidelines. Use a minimum of 3–5 peer-reviewed, scholarly sources published within the last 5 years. Cite all sources used with in-text citations and a corresponding list of references.

· Complete and appropriate first-line medication orders (dose, route, frequency, duration, quantity, refills); thorough patient education including diagnosis explanation, medication teaching, lifestyle guidance, and red-flag symptoms; appropriate referrals with clear justification; and specific follow-up instructions including timeframe, purpose, and ED/urgent care precautions.)

· Reflection on AI US: Write a brief paragraph discussing the accuracy, usefulness, and limitations of AI in developing your management plan.

· Use of AI: Ensure all AI-generated recommendations are verified and adjusted based on clinical judgment and guideline validation.

· Appendix: Include copies of prompts entered and outputs generated.

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