15 Aug Module 2: Neurophysiology and Stress Response
Assignment: Case Study Analysis
Prepare: Read “My Name is Anne”
- Davidson, S. (2015) My Name Is Anne: A True Case Study of Therapeutic Communication Breakdown.
Essay: Write a 1000-1250-word essay addressing each of the questions.
There should be at least four body sections, one for each question.
- What do you think are at least 3 pathological reasons for some of Anne’s behaviors?
- How is the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis relevant to Ann?
- What are 3 nursing interventions that could have been implemented to help reduce or control any of her stress response?
- What does her autobiographical account teach us about nursing considerations related to neurophysiology stress response and/or therapeutic communication?
Assignment Expectations
Length: 1000 – 1250 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.
References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least two (2) scholarly citations to support your claims, in addition to the citation of the article.
