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N512 Advanced Pathophysiology

Assignment 1

The purpose of this paper is to address the following clinical scenario with the use of your textbook, external credible literature, and/or reliable electronic sources. Use the guide below to draft your paper and review the rubric to ensure you have met the assignment criteria. The expected length of the paper is approximately 4-5 pages, which does not include the cover page and reference page(s).

Lisa Anderson, a 22 y.o., Caucasian single parent, is referred for genetic counseling by her pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has a 3-year-old boy with developmental delay and small joint hyperextensibility. The pediatric Nurse Practitioner has diagnosed fragile X-associated mental retardation. She is currently pregnant with her second child at 14 weeks of gestation. The family history is unremarkable.

Please use the following headings/subheadings as a guide to draft your paper:

Introduction (including a brief purpose statement)

Identify the genetic mutation responsible for fragile X-associated mental retardation.

Describe and discuss how it causes the clinical syndrome of developmental delay, joint hyperextensibility, large testes, and facial abnormalities.

Identify which parent is the probable carrier of the genetic mutation?

Explain why this parent and the grandparents are phenotypically unaffected.

Discuss the likelihood that the unborn child will be affected?

VII. Conclusion

In regards to APA format, please use the following as a guide:

Include a cover page and running head (this is not part of the 4-5 page limit)

Include transitions in your paper (i.e. headings or subheadings)

Use in-text references throughout the paper

Use double space, 12 point Times New Roman font

Spelling, grammar, and organization are appropriate

Include a reference list (this is not part of the 4-5 page limit)

Attempt to use primary sources only. That said, you may cite reliable electronic sources (i.e. ANA)

 

N512 Advanced Pathophysiology

Assignment 2

Emil Mowry is a 62 y.o., single, Latino rancher who did not complete high school. He remembers rolling his first cigarette when he was 11 years old. He does not remember ever wanting to quit smoking. For the last five years he has had increasing difficulty breathing. Emil was diagnosed by his Family Nurse Practitioner as having emphysema. He was told that he has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He did not ask his Nurse Practitioner what this means, but he plans to look it up on the Internet.

The purpose of this assignment is to create an evidence-based patient-centered educational brochure on the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of, and common treatment options for, COPD that could be used by Nurse Practitioners or Nurse Educators with their patients newly-diagnosed with this disorder. The proposed brochure should include graphics and citations from your textbook and the external, scholarly-practice literature.

You may present the content in the electronic format of your choice: single sheet, folded, tri-fold. In other words, you may use MS Word Document, MS Publisher, or any other software to develop your educational brochure. Since your audience are patients, please keep in mind the literacy and numeracy level (some literature suggests no more than 8th grade level literacy and numeracy). Also, please refer to the Assignment Rubric below for grading criteria and to help you complete this assignment.

In regards to APA format, please use the following as a guide:

Include transitions in your brochure, if needed (i.e. headings or subheadings)

Use in-text references throughout the brochure

Spelling, grammar, and organization are appropriate

Include a reference list (this could be at the end of the brochure or you may submit a separate document listing your references)

Attempt to use primary sources only. That said, you may cite reliable electronic sources (i.e. ANA)

 

N512 Advanced Pathophysiology

Assignment 3

The purpose of this paper is to address the following clinical scenario with the use of your textbook, external credible literature, and/or reliable electronic sources. Use the guide below to draft your paper and review the rubric to ensure you have met the assignment criteria. The expected length of the paper is approximately 4-5 pages, which does not include the cover page and reference page(s).

James Alvarez is a 52 y.o., recently divorced, Latino male; new patient who arrives at the community health clinic for an appointment with a primary care Nurse Practitioner. His chief complaint of abdominal pain and vomiting, fatigue, and weight loss. He notes that although he has experienced overall weight loss, his stomach “looks huge.” As his history is taken, he notes no alcohol use.  In speaking with him, the Nurse Practitioner notices a yellow tinge to the whites of his eyes. During examination, the Nurse Practitioner notes organomegaly in the right upper quadrant.

Please use the following headings/subheadings as a guide to draft your paper:

Introduction (including purpose statement)

What would be your priority diagnosis for Mr. Alvarez?

Identify the organ and describe the pathophysiological processes, which may have caused the organomegaly.

Develop a comprehensive and holistic plan of care for this patient based on James' diagnosis.

Conclusion

Within your description, place in bold font the key pathophysiological concepts (terms).

Include recommendations for follow-up with the Nurse Practitioner.

Incorporate a population-based component to Mr. Alvarez' plan of care.

In regards to APA format, please use the following as a guide:

Include a cover page and running head (this is not part of the 4-5 page limit)

Include transitions in your paper (i.e. headings or subheadings)

Use in-text references throughout the paper

Use double space, 12 point Times New Roman font

Spelling, grammar, and organization are appropriate

Include a reference list (this is not part of the 4-5 page limit)

Attempt to use primary sources only. That said, you may cite reliable electronic sources (i.e. ANA)

 

N512 Advanced Pathophysiology

Final Project

This assignment entails the development of a Power Point Presentation (PPP) on your choice of an immunodeficiency disease incorporating evidence-based practice literature and reliable electronic sources. The presentation shall include at least 10 slides, excluding the title and reference slides.

Submission Parameters:

Please use the following criteria to develop your PPP:

Introductory slide with at least 3 presentation objectives

Description of an immunodeficiency disease

A description of the disorder’s pathophysiology and clinical presentation.

A description of the associated laboratory, radiological, or other referral diagnostic tests required with supporting references.

Presentation of a comprehensive, holistic plan of care.

Conclusion

Provide brief concluding statements

List of References in APA format (6 references minimum)

You are encouraged to use the Notes section associated with each slide to provide more extensive discussion/narratives of the slide content.

In regards to APA format, please use the following as a guide:

Use references throughout the Power Point Presentation

Apply appropriate spelling, grammar, and organization throughout the Presentation

Include a reference list at the end of the Presentation

Attempt to use primary sources only. That said, you may cite reliable electronic sources (i.e. ANA)