03 Dec Case study analysis
An understanding of cells and cell behavior is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. But some diseases can be complex in nature, with a variety of factors and circumstances impacting their emergence and severity.
Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond isolated cell behavior. Genes, the environments in which cell processes operate, the impact of patient characteristics, and racial and ethnic variables all can have an important impact.
An understanding of the signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs, this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. In 1-2 pages, you will answer the questions provided following the case scenario. You must use current evidence-based resources to support your answers. Follow APA guidelines. Follow the grading rubric.
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
The Assignment
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis by answering the questions provided following the case scenario.
Case Study
Ensure that you follow the rubric closely. When the rubric calls for current, evidence-based sources, this means that they should be within the last 5 years. You should have at least 2 sources cited. The textbook does not count as one of the sources. The prompt is attached as a pdf.
The following should be addressed in your 1-2 pages –
1. Describe the pathophysiology and reason for symptoms.
2. Discuss genetic mutations and risk factors associated with this disorder.
3. Identify racial/ethnic factors that can put patients more at risk. Discuss anything in the patient hx or lifestyle that would increase the potential for the disease process.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templatesLinks to an external site.). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
