Criteria for Case Study | Possible Points | Total Points | ||
Identify the correct system in the case study. | 5
Identify what body system is being affected in system. |
0-4
Does not address what body system is affected |
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Describe normal structure of identified system. | 20
3-4 well-structured paragraphs discussing the normal functioning of the identified system. Remember a paragraph is more than 3 sentences. |
10-15
1-2 paragraphs discussing the normal functioning of the identified system. Remember a paragraph is more than 3 sentences. |
0-10
Less than one paragraph discussing identified system. Remember a paragraph is more then 3 sentences. |
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Describe what alterations in the normal functioning of identified system are going on with the disease process | 20
3-4 well-structured paragraphs discussing the alterations that occur to the normal functioning of the identified system in relation to the disease process. Remember a paragraph is more than 3 sentences. |
10-15
1-2 well-structured paragraphs discussing the alterations that occur to the normal functioning of the identified system in relation to the disease process. Remember a paragraph is more than 3 sentences. |
0-10
1 or less structured paragraphs discussing the alterations that occur to the normal functioning of the identified system in relation to the disease process. Remember a paragraph is more than 3 sentences. |
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Identify possible lab and other diagnostic tests which could be potentially ordered in the care of patient. | 15
List appropriate diagnostic tests to include any labs, films or other appropriate testing
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10 – 15
List only a few the appropriate diagnostic tests to include any labs, films or other appropriate testing |
0-10
No listing of appropriate diagnostic testing |
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Identify appropriate nursing interventions. This should be at least 2 well-structured paragraphs. | 15
Two well-structured paragraphs discussing appropriate nursing interventions. |
10-15
One well-structured paragraph discussing appropriate nursing interventions |
0-10
Minimal discussion of appropriate nursing interventions |
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Editorial Content | 10
Proper use of grammar and clarity of writing style to include spell check; page length not to exceed 8 pages to include reference page
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APA Format | 10
Correct APA format used throughout entire paper to include references |
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Appropriate References are cited throughout paper to include one accredited nursing journal reviewed | 5
Remember do not use Wikipedia, WebMD or other non-accredited sources for your information. Please use text books, journals, and other information sites that are published. |
0-4
No mention of nursing journal in paper |
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All late papers will receive an automatic deduction of 5 points per day unless approved by course instructor |
Description
H, J is a 56year old obese Latino with a past medical history of myocardial infarction, hypertension for 30years, a history of smoking, and type 2 diabetes. He is at the clinic for a 6months follow up with his cardiologist. He reports breathlessness, nocturia, and fatigue for the past 2wks; he also reports ankle looking like melon after a day at work and report dizziness and palpitation for 2days