Pathophysiology (due 24 hours)

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1) Minimum 6 full pages  (Follow the 3 x 3 rule: minimum three paragraphs per part)

             Part 1: Minimum 1 page

             Part 2: minimum 1 page

             Part 3: Minimum 3 pages

             Part 4: minimum 1 page

Submit 1 document per part

2)******APA norms

          All paragraphs must be narrative and cited in the text- each paragraph

          Bulleted responses are not accepted

          Don’t write in the first person 

          Don’t copy and paste the questions.

          Answer the question objectively, do not make introductions to your answers, answer it when you start the paragraph

Submit 1 document per part

3)****************************** It will be verified by Turnitin (Identify the percentage of exact match of writing with any other resource on the internet and academic sources, including universities and data banks) 

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4) Minimum 3 references per part not older than 5 years

Part 3: Minimum 5 references per part not older than 5 years

5) Identify your answer with the numbers, according to the question. Start your answer on the same line, not the next

Example:

Q 1. Nursing is XXXXX

Q 2. Health is XXXX

6) You must name the files according to the part you are answering: 

Example:

Part 1.doc 

Part 2.do

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Part 1: Pathophysiology

Identify a common perceptual, neurological, or cognitive issue 

1. discuss contributing factors. 

2. Outline steps for prevention or health promotion for the patient and family.

Part 2: Pathophysiology

1. Discuss characteristic findings for a stroke 

2. Discuss how it affects the lives of patients and their families. 

3. Discuss the nurse’s role in supporting the patient’s psychological and emotional needs. 

4. Provide an example.

Part 3: Pathophysiology

 

Health History

Mr. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no know allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity related to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia, status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status postsurgical repair with no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril 20mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen 400mg PRN.

Case Scenario

Over the past 2 months, Mr. M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling the names of his family members, remembering his room number, and even repeating what he has just read. He is becoming agitated and aggressive quickly. He appears to be afraid and fearful when he gets aggressive. He has been found wandering at night and will frequently become lost, needing help to get back to his room. Mr. M has become dependent with many ADLs, whereas a few months ago he was fully able to dress, bathe, and feed himself. The assisted living facility is concerned with his rapid decline and has decided to order testing.

Objective Data

  1. Temperature: 37.1 degrees C
  2. BP 123/78 HR 93 RR 22 Pox 99%
  3. Denies pain
  4. Height: 69.5 inches; Weight 87 kg

Laboratory Results

  1. WBC: 19.2 (1,000/uL)
  2. Lymphocytes 6700 (cells/uL)
  3. CT Head shows no changes since previous scan
  4. Urinalysis positive for moderate amount of leukocytes and cloudy
  5. Protein: 7.1 g/dL; AST: 32 U/L; ALT 29 U/L

Questions:

 1.Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. M.

2. Based on the information presented in the case scenario, discuss what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. 

a. Explain why these should be considered and what data is provided for support.

3. When performing your nursing assessment, discuss what abnormalities would you expect to find and why. (Write in the first person) 

4. Describe the physical, psychological, and emotional effects Mr. M.’s current health status may have on him. 

a. Discuss the impact it can have on his family.

5. Discuss what interventions can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family.

6. Given Mr. M.’s current condition, discuss at least four actual or potential problems he faces. Provide rationale for each.