An understanding of the factors surrounding women’s and men’s health, infections, and hematologic disorders can be critically important to disease diagnosis and treatment in these areas. This importance is magnified by the fact that some diseases and disorders manifest differently based on the sex of the patient. 

Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond the human systems involved. The impact of patient characteristics, as well as racial and ethnic variables, can also have an important impact..

An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in systems based on these characteristics is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs, this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.

In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health. 

To prepare:

By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.

 Module 7: Case Study Analysis Assignment

42-year-old man presents to ED with 2-day history of dysuria, low back pain, inability to fully empty his bladder, severe perineal pain along with fevers and chills. He says the pain is worse when he stands up and is somewhat relieved when he lies down. Vital signs T 104.0 F, pulse 138, respirations 24. PaO2 96% on room air. Digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals the prostate to be enlarged, extremely tender, swollen, and warm to touch.

Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)

In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following as it applies to the scenario you were provided (not all may apply to each scenario):

• The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
• Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
• Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
• Why a patient would need a splenectomy after a diagnosis of ITP.
• Anemia and the different kinds of anemia (i.e., micro and macrocytic).

Day 7 of Week 10

Submit your Case Study Analysis Assignment by Day 7 of Week 10

Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates). All papers submitted must use this formatting.

 

Strategic Plan Summary

Assess the culture of the organization for potential challenges in incorporating the nursing practice intervention. Use this assessment when creating the strategic plan.

Write a 150-250 word strategic plan defining how the nursing practice intervention will be implemented in the capstone project change proposal.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

  I am providing each week discussion to resume. (see attachments) 

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. This activity will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.

Write a brief 1-2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each weekly module.

Week 1

· What were the most important concepts you learned in week 1?

· Why are these concepts important?

· How will they prepare you for your future role as a DNP-prepared nurse?

· In what ways do you feel prepared for your new role? In what ways do you feel unprepared?

Week 2

· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

· What do you value most about your learning this week?

· What else do you need to explore to further grow as a DNP practice scholar?

Week 3

· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

· What personal values, if any, were challenged this week?

· What values can you reaffirm or want to reconsider after this learning?

Week 4

· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

· What concepts, theories, models, tools, techniques, and resources in this week did you find most valuable?

· What issues had you not considered before?

Week 5

· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

· How might you use this information in your future role as a DNP practice scholar?

· What topics, if any, had you not considered before?

Week 6

· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

· What knowledge do you still need to demonstrate competency in the weekly concepts?

· What skills do you need to continue developing to apply these concepts?

Week 7

· Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

· What are the core values and best practices that define the roles of the DNP practice scholar?

· How will this knowledge improve your effectiveness as a DNP practice scholar?

· What skills do you need to implement these best practices and how will you develop them?

Criteria

Requirements:
1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection
2. Assesses own learning
3. Assesses value of the learning experience

 

Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.

Include the following:

1. Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced to reform or restructure some aspect of the health care delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
2. Discuss how quality measures and pay for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
3. Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
4. Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or transform within the next five years to respond to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.

You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.  

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

Search the GCU Library and find one new health care article that uses quantitative research. Do not use an article from a previous assignment, or that appears in the Topic Materials or textbook.

Complete an article analysis and ethics evaluation of the research using the “Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics” template. See Chapter 5 of your textbook as needed, for assistance.