Discussion: Common disease progression

Pathophysiology worksheet /concept map assignment

Guiding Curriculum Elements

PSLO 3: Utilize best available evidence and informatics to guide decision making.

CO 1: Utilize theories and concepts from the sciences to build an understanding of the manifestations of chronic pathophysiological conditions.

CO 2: Incorporate theory and research utilizing data from multiple evidence based sources

CO 3: Explain the common mechanisms of chronic disease progression in the human body

CO 4: Determine protective and predictive factors including genetics which influence the health of clients.

Competencies (3B):

Apply theories and concepts from arts and sciences in nursing practice

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Choose a chronic medical diagnosis from the list provided

Summarize the pathophysiology of the medical diagnosis, remember to cite your references.

Explain the common disease progression and how it affects the human body.

Utilize the nursing pathophysiology concept map template to guide nursing care for the primary problem (medical diagnosis).

Chronic (End Stage) Renal Failure

Congestive Heart Failure

Coronary Artery Disease

Liver Cirrhosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Parkinson’s Disease

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)

Multiple Sclerosis

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