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NUR2212 Nursing Care of Adult II

Assignment: Pathophysiology Research Paper 115 points

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to thoroughly understand specific Pathophysiologic states, etiologies, and the required collaboration for

interprofessional which best meets patient outcomes. Demonstrating the ability to write a college-level paper is also a key focus of the

assignment.

Directions

Please select a pathophysiologic disease process and find appropriate reference/research materials to discuss the pathophysiology, risk

factors, clinical manifestations, interventions, diagnostic tools, and possible outcomes. Utilize the latest APA edition, and format

correctly as a foundation to future professional papers required for an academic nursing degree.

Paper Details

1. Follow APA format – (latest Edition)

2. Length of paper: Word Count = 1500 words

3. Font style and size: Arial or Times New Roman, 12 Font

4. Three peer reviewed references

5. Submit by the due date – no late exceptions.

NUR2212 Nursing Care of Adult II

Adult II – Pathophysiology Paper

Grading Rubric

Content Meets Expectations Below Expectations Total Points /

Earned Points

Pathophysiology

-Comprehensive explanation of the

pathophysiology of shock state

- Minimal explanation of pathophysiology

of shock state. 15/

Risk Factors

- What activities/illnesses/processes put

the patient at risk for this particular type

of shock

-None or minimal risk factors identified 10/

Clinical Manifestations

-Thorough discussion regarding clinical

manifestations, and how each body

system is affected

-Missing, omitted, or minimal clinical

manifestations noted. 15/

Interprofessional

Interventions and

Collaboration

w/rationales

-Identifies members of the

interprofessional team and their role in

patient care

-Presentation of interventions by each

member of the interprofessional team

-Provides detailed rationales for each

intervention

-No members identified

-Minimal interventions noted

-Limited or no rationales

25/

Diagnostic Tests

w/interpretation

-Identifies appropriate diagnostic tests

(including lab tests)

Interpretation of diagnostic tests

-None or limited labs stated

-Limited interpretation of labs 10/

Outcomes

-Expected outcomes related to each

treatment parameter and diagnostic tool

- Outcomes not identified 10/

Paper Mechanics Organization, APA format,

grammar, spelling, writing style

is congruent with college level

work, word count

-Paper is organized, content flows

logically

-Adheres to APA format

-Proper grammar and sentence structure

-No spelling errors

-Adheres to required word count

-Writing style is congruent with college

level work.

-Incorrect APA formatting

-Slang/poor grammar

-Spelling errors

-Insufficient word count

-Poor writing syntax

30/

Total Points = 115 pts Total Points Earned= 115 /