Description

ASTHMA

Directions: Each student will have the opportunity to earn a total of 250 points by completing a comprehensive history and physical case study analysis that incorporates topics presented in the course.
You should include at least five current references (less than five years old) of which three must be journaled articles (not nursing textbooks).
The paper is in APA format. APA format requires that you use correct grammar and spelling and double-space your entire paper.
Rubric
Patient Case Study Analysis Assignment Rubric
Patient Case Study Analysis Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePathophysiology and Assessment of a Specific Disease Process
• Definition and description of disease • Risk factors • Dynamics of the disease in relation to cellular disruption and effects upon major body systems • History and physical assessment data: What are the pertinent positives and negatives found in the assessment data? Relate findings to the pathophysiology of the disease • Diagnostics studies (lab, radiology, etc.): Relate the findings to the pathological process. You must identify the rationale for the abnormalities 100.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMedical Management
What was the rationale for ordered medical treatment? What was the patient’s response to treatment? If the patient was not improving, what more would you do as a patient advocate to improve patient outcomes? Include in your discussion all of the following if appropriate: pharmacological therapy, medical and/or surgical intervention, and rehabilitative techniques.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Management
What were the major nursing diagnoses and primary interventions for this patient? Include the patient’s response/outcomes. Reflecting back on this patient case study, what would you have done differently? Explain your answer. Include in your discussion of nursing management the following: pertinent nursing diagnoses and interventions, changes in health status related to interventions, and evaluation of collaborative management and patient outcomes.