COURSE
NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
Welcome to Week 2! This week covers Altered Physiology.
Review Learning Resources in Lecturio
Lecturio Practice Quiz: Due Day 7, Sunday, by 11:59pm CT
Case Study Analysis: Due day 7, Sunday, by 11:59pm CT
Patient case scenario: Patho Week 2 Case-1.docxDownload Patho Week 2 Case-1.docx
Assignment Instructions: Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis in which you:
- Discuss the cellular pathophysiological processes involved in Marcus’s disease. How do these relate to his presenting symptoms?
- Identify the genetic mutation responsible for this disease and its mode of inheritance.
- • Explain how sickle cell disease affects the immune system.
- Describe how current treatments, such as hydroxyurea, target the cellular alterations of the disease.
- What patient-specific or culturally sensitive education might an APRN provide to help Marcus adhere to his treatment plan?
Paper should be formatted according to APA 7th ed. Include an Introduction that gives an overview to your paper and lists the topics you will be covering. Include a Conclusion that summarizes your paper.
*Papers completed on any other patient case will NOT be accepted*
Looking ahead:
Week 3: Cardiovascular Disorders Mindmap: Due Day 7, Sunday, by 11:59pm CT in Week 3
Use the MindMap Template in the Required Resources to complete the assignment. Be sure to review the rubric for scoring details. Responses should be substantive in content. Include Rationales for Differential Diagnoses and Reasoning for the labs/diagnostics that you would consider ordering. Include References. You will not be scored on APA for the Mind map assignment. The focus is on your responses so you are certain to understand the information. The Mind map MUST be completed on one of the disorders listed in the assignment instructions. Assignments completed on any other disorder will NOT be accepted.