NR283 Pathophysiology RUA: Pathophysiological Processes Guidelines NR283 Pathophysiological Processes Guidelines V4.docx Revised: 05/2018 11 Purpose This project is an in depth inv
NR283 Pathophysiology RUA: Pathophysiological Processes Guidelines NR283 Pathophysiological Processes Guidelines V4.docx Revised: 05/2018 11 Purpose This project is an in depth investigation of a health condition. It will allow for the expansion of knowledge and the ability to generalize larger concepts to a variety of health conditions. Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: 1. Explain the pathophysiologic processes of select health conditions. (PO 1) 2. Predict clinical manifestations and complications of select disease processes. (PO 1, 8) 3. Correlate lifestyle, environmental, and other influences with changes in levels of wellness. (PO 1, 7) Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment. Total points possible: 100 points Preparing the assignment Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions. 1) Select a disease process that interests you. 2) Obtain approval of the selected disease process from the course faculty. a. Faculty will share how to submit your topic choice for approval. 3) Write a 2‐3 page paper (excluding title and reference pages). 4) Include the following sections about the selected disease process (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric). a. Introduction of disease ‐ 20 points/20% • One paragraph (approximately 200 words) • Includes disease description • Includes epidemiology of disease b. Etiology and risk factors ‐ 20 points/20% • Common causes of the disease or condition • Risk factors for the disease or condition • Impact of age • Prevalence based on gender, • […]
