COURSE
NURS-6501N Advanced Pathophysiology
In this exercise, you will complete a MindMap to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap.
- myocardial infarction
- congenital heart disease (may select ASD, VSD, or PDA)
- peripheral arterial disease
- peripheral vascular disease
- valvular heart disease
- cardiomyopathy (may select dilated, hypertrophic, or restricted)
- atherosclerosis
- aortic aneurysm
- deep vein thrombosis
- hypertension
- heart failure
By Day 7 of Week 3
Submit your MindMap by Day 7 of Week 3.
Rubric
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Select one of the possible topics provided and complete the MindMap. Describe the Pathophysiology and Etiology of the primary diagnosis. List risk factors related to the primary diagnosis.
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What are the patient’s signs and symptoms for this diagnosis? How does the diagnosis impact other body systems and what are the possible complications? |
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What diagnostic tests or labs would you order to confirm the primary diagnosis? |
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What treatment options would you consider? Include possible referrals and medications. |
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Resources and Mind map formatting/writing |