Acute illness has a sudden onset and short trajectory of symptoms. Nurses play a key role in the

restoration of
health for individuals who experience acute illness. The purpose of this assessment is to explore the
pathophysiology of a selected acute illness and apply the synergy model of patient care to facilitate

personcentered restoration of health. Educational, pharmacological, and nutritional strategies to restore

health will be
analyzed.
Evaluate the impact of physiological, psychological, socioeconomic, and cultural factors on health
within a person-centered framework for care (POs 1, 2)
Propose person-centered strategies to optimize health outcomes based upon knowledge of
pathophysiologic, pharmacologic, and nutritional concepts (PO 5)
Develop person-centered, collaborative educational strategies related to the health continuum that
promote quality health outcomes. (POs 2, 5)