RUA part 2

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Physiological Adaptation in Professional Nursing Practice

Princess Iweanya

Chamberlain University

NR452

6th November 2022

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Physiological Adaptation in Professional Nursing Practice

Q1. The priority concept of opportunity based on the performance analysis is

the physiological adaptation in professional nursing practice.

Q2. The identified concept aligns with the NCLEX-RN Test Plan definition

of physiological adaptation in the following ways: Physiological adaptation is a

process by which the body responds to changes in the environment to maintain

homeostasis. The body responds to changes in the environment by making

adjustments in the way it functions. These adjustments allow the body to maintain

a state of equilibrium or balance (Hall & Hall, 2020, p. 13). Secondly,

physiological adaptation is a dynamic process that occurs over time and is

influenced by internal and external factors. The internal factors influencing

physiological adaptation include the body's response to stress, the individual's

genetic makeup, and the individual's current state of health. The external factors

influencing physiological adaptation include the climate, the availability of

resources, and the individual's lifestyle choices.

Physiological adaptation is a complex process involving multiple systems

working together to maintain homeostasis. The systems involved in physiological

adaptation include the nervous system, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular

system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary system, and the

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reproductive system. In addition, physiological adaptation occurs at different rates

and degrees in different individuals. The rate at which physiological adaptation

occurs is influenced by the individual's age, gender, and fitness level. The degree

to which physiological adaptation occurs is influenced by the individual's genetic

makeup, the severity of the stressor, and the individual's current state of health

(Chen et al., 2020, p.4163). Lastly, physiological adaptation is a lifelong process

that begins at birth and continues throughout the lifespan. The ability to adapt to

environmental changes declines with age, which is why older adults are more

susceptible to disease and death.

Q3. The two learning strategies that will support the development of the

concept of physiological adaptation are a lecture/textbook on the concept of

physiological adaptation and how it applies to professional nursing practice and a

case study/ATI on a specific example of how physiological adaptation has

occurred in a professional nursing situation. This will help students to understand

how the concept can be applied in real-world situations (Pulido-Criollo et al., 2018,

p. 33).

Q4. The two resources that will support the development of this concept are

a textbook on human physiology that includes a section on physiological

adaptation and a journal article on physiological adaptation in professional nursing

practice. The textbook on human physiology will provide students with a

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comprehensive understanding of physiological adaptation. The journal article on

physiological adaptation in professional nursing practice will give students an in-

depth understanding of how the concept applies to professional nursing practice.

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References

Chen, H., Sun, L., Du, Z., Zhao, L., & Wang, L. (2020). A cross‐sectional study of

mental health status and self‐psychological adjustment in nurses who

supported Wuhan in fighting against COVID‐19. Journal of Clinical

Nursing, 29(21-22), 4161-4170.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jocn.15444

Hall, J. E., & Hall, M. E. (2020). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology

e-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. 8-17.

https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=H1rrDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd

&pg=PP1&dq=A+textbook+on+human+physiology+textbook&ots=tJ1BxX

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Pulido-Criollo, F., Cueto-Escobedo, J., & Guillén-Ruiz, G. (2018). Stress in

nursing university students and mental health. In Health and academic

achievement. IntechOpen. 21-45.

https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/58763