Nursing Homework- Disease Assignment
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Nursing Homework- Disease Assignment
Write a 2‐3 page paper (excluding title and reference pages). Include the following sections about the selected disease process. (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric).
Introduction of disease ‐ (10%)
- One paragraph (approximately 200 words)
- Includes disease description
- Includes epidemiology of disease
Etiology and risk factors ‐ (10%)
- Common causes of the disease or condition
- Risk factors for the disease or condition
- Impact of age on disease or condition
- Prevalence based on gender
- Genetic basis of disease
- Lifestyle influences
- All information supported by current literature
Pathophysiological processes ‐ (20%)
- Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease process.
- And describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.
- Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.
Clinical manifestations: subjective and objective findings – (15%)
- Identifies subjective complaints that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.
- Then Identifies the body systems affected by the condition.
- Also Identifies physical assessment findings that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.
- And then identifies pertinent laboratory tests necessary for diagnosis of condition
Clinical Manifestations & Complications – (5%)
- Identifies complications of the disease.
- Discusses the implications for the patient when complications are left untreated.
Diagnostics ‐ (10%)
- Includes list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests used to determine the presence of the disease.
- Discusses the significance of test findings in relation to the disease process.
Pharmacologic recommendations – (20%)
Includes the:
- recommended drug classification for pharmacotherapy of selected diagnosis
- mechanism of action for selected medication(s)
- specific medication with dosage, route, dosage frequency and length of treatment
Discusses the:
- side effects of selected medication(s)
- potential drug interactions to consider when prescribing (medications to avoid)
APA Style and Organization ‐ (10%)
- References are submitted with assignment.
- Uses appropriate APA format (6th ed.) and is free of errors.
- Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
- Paper is 2‐3 pages, excluding title and reference pages.
- At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years. Excluding the textbook, are provided.
Nursing Homework- Disease Assignment