Assignment 3: Case Study
Select one of the following two case studies for your paper. Write it as though you are describing your “patient,” the symptoms and the treatment.
Case 1: Miriam is an 83-year-old former smoker with a history of emphysema. She has been admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of “Exacerbation of COPD.” Her vital signs are stable; however, she becomes acutely dypsneic with any sort of exertion and you note purse- lipped breathing. Her Nurse Practitioner has ordered arterial blood gasses.
- Analyze the results you would expect for a patient with this diagnosis.
- Explain normal values of arterial blood gasses and include information about compensatory mechanisms for acid-base balance.
Case 2: Mr. Johnson is returning to your clinic to learn about his laboratory results. He presented a week ago for complaints of increasing fatigue. The physician ordered a Complete Blood Count (CBC).
At the time, it was noted that his stool was Hemoccult® positive and he is scheduled for
colonoscopy. There was no active bleeding noted at that time. You notice that he is pale and slightly short of breath.
- Explain the condition of anemia, including possible causes and blood count results.
- Appraise one pharmacological treatment for anemia.
Compose your assignment in 2-3 pages (excluding title and reference pages).
Use two peer-reviewed references and your text (a min. of 3 references).
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
- Compose your assignment in 2-3 pages (excluding title and reference pages).
- Use two peer-reviewed references and your text (a minimum of 3 references).
- Be sure you proofread before submitting your assignment. Your paper must be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
- Click on APA Formatting Help for guidance on citing your sources.
Grading Rubric
Content
Paper addresses all prompts for the selected case study. (2)
Points = 2
Critical Thinking
Case Study 1
Analyzes the results with this diagnosis. (6)
Explains normal values of arterial blood gasses. (6)
Provides information about compensatory mechanisms for acid-base imbalance. (6)
Case Study 2
Explains the condition of anemia, possible causes, and blood count results. (9)
Appraises one pharmacological treatment for anemia. (9)
Points = 18
Organization
Content is organized logically. (2)
Paragraph structure is appropriate. (2)
Level of headings is used appropriately. (2)
Includes introduction and conclusion. (2)
Points = 8
Writing Style
There are no grammatical or spelling errors; appropriate punctuation is used. (4)
Length of paper is consistent with requirements (min. 2 pages). (2)
References are cited appropriately throughout paper in APA format. (3)
Paper includes support from two or more peer-reviewed references. (2)
Paper includes running head, header, page numbers, Times New Roman 12-point font, and is double-spaced. (5)
Turnitin Report is submitted. (1)
Points = 17
Total Points = 45
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