Assignment
CASE STUDY: PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Case Study Topic:
Select an alteration of the hematologic system (iron deficiency, megaloblastic, hemolytic, or anemia of chronic disease, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or a bleeding disorder) and explain the expected alterations in laboratory values seen in patients with this condition.
Analyze current evidence-based treatment modalities specific to the aging population and include evidence-based treatment guidelines for the selected processes.
Conduct an evidence-based literature search to identify the most recent standards of care/treatment modalities from peer-reviewed articles and professional association guidelines. These articles and guidelines can be referenced, but not directly copied into the clinical case presentation. Cite a minimum of three resources.
Include the following in your clinical case presentation:
o A discussion of the pathophysiology of the disease, including signs and symptoms.
o An explanation of diagnostic testing and rationales for each.
o A review of different evidence-based treatment modalities for the disorder obtained from guideline.gov or a professional organization.
Next, address the following questions:
o How does the information in this case inform the practice of a master's prepared nurse?
o How should the master's prepared nurse use this information to design a patient education session for someone with this condition?
o What was the most important information presented in this case?
o What was the most confusing or challenging information presented in this case?
o Discuss a patient safety issue that can be addressed for a patient with the condition presented in this case.
The use of medical terminology and appropriate graduate level writing is expected.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.