DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Access the

CDC Atlas Plus Links to an external site.

site.

Select STD from the STEP 1 prompt: What data do you want to see?

Select Charts from the STEP 2 prompt: How do you want to see them?

Access STD chart Links to an external site..

Navigate to the left-hand search box titled Select DataSelect STD from the indicator category.Select the state in which you will practice from the geography category.

Include the following sections:

Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail. Examine the CDC Atlas Plus website data presented in the charts and address the following: Explain what the data indicates about infections rates based on age, race, and gender. Identify evidence of disparities. Explain your rationale. Discuss biases or barriers that may contribute to disparities in STD rates in your state. Return to the left side of the screen and change the geography indicator category to the United States. Discuss how rates in your state compare to those of the U.S. as a nation. Describe two person-centered actions the nurse practitioner can use to promote STD self-care management for marginalized clients. Discuss opportunities for interprofessional collaboration to address disparities in STD rates.