Identify the pathophysiology of the associated alterations, including the normal and altered cellular function.
Discussion: Factors Influencing Disease
Question
Discussion:
Factors That Influence Disease
In clinical
settings, some of the most common questions that patients ask are Why do I have
this? What caused this disorder? Will it ever go away? These emotional
questions can be difficult to ask and to answer. However, for patients to come
to terms with their diagnoses and adhere to treatment plans, they must have an
understanding of factors that might have caused, or continue to impact, their
disorders. As an advanced practice nurse, it is important that you are able to
explain disorders, associated alterations and symptoms, and changes that might
occur within your patients’ bodies.
To Prepare
• Review this week’s media
presentation with Dr. Terry Buttaro. Reflect on the importance of developing an
in-depth understanding of pathophysiology.
• Select a disorder from the
following list:
o Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s
disease)
o Atherosclerosis
o Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
o Colon cancer
o Cystic fibrosis
o Hemophilia
o Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
o Osteoporosis
o Parkinson’s disease
o Tuberculosis
• Select one of the following patient
factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how that
factor might impact your selected disorder, as well as potential associated
alterations and symptoms.
• Identify the pathophysiology of the
associated alterations, including the normal and altered cellular function.
Consider both intra- and extra-cellular changes that occur.
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Discussion: Factors Influencing Disease
Discussion: Factors Influencing Disease
By Day 3
Post a
brief description of a patient scenario involving the disorder and the factor
you selected. Explain how the factor might impact your selected disorder, as
well as potential associated alterations and symptoms. Finally, explain the
pathophysiology of the associated alterations, including changes in cellular
function.
Note: For
this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will
be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on
the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create
Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit,
you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously.
Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit!
Read a
selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6
Respond to
at least two of your colleagues on two different days who selected different
disorders and factors than you, in the following ways:
• Share insights on how the factor
you selected impacts the pathophysiology of the disorder your colleague
selected.
• Expand on your colleague’s posting
by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings
and evidence.
Submission
and Grading Information
Grading
Criteria
To access
your rubric:
Week 1
Discussion Rubric
Post by Day
3 and Respond by Day 6
To
participate in this Discussion:
Week 1
Discussion
