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Week3NeurologicFunctionCaseStudyINSTRUCTIONS.docx

The purpose of the case study is for you to expand on the pathophysiological disease process by searching for evidence-based practice treatment and advanced practice nursing role implications related to the disease. Click here Download hereto download the attachment for this assignment.( form provided it in a separate document)

Part 1:

Compare and contrast the 3 conditions in one of the charts below: ( chart provided it in a different document )

PAIN SYNDROME

	Migraine Headaches	Tension Headaches	Meningitis
Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations

NEUROLOGIC SYNDROME

	Dementia	Depression	Anxiety
Risk Factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations

Part 2:

Choose a pain or neurologic syndrome to explore.

Present a hypothetical case that includes the following:

1. Vital information about a person who might be predisposed to this condition (I.e., a person who may have risk factors for this condition).

2. The pathophysiology of the disease, including clinical manifestations.

3. Which diagnostic tests you’d recommend and a rationale for the one(s) you choose.

4. How this condition compares to other differentials.

5. The evidence-based recommendations from the AHRQ GuidelinesLinks to an external site. or guidelines recommended from a professional organization. Based on these recommendations, discuss how to manage the condition best.

6. A patient safety issue that could be associated with the condition presented in this case.

Part 3:

Answer these reflection questions:

1. What information would a master’s prepared nurse gather from a patient with this condition?

2. How could the master’s prepared nurse use this information to design a patient education session for someone with this condition?

3. What was the most confusing or challenging information presented in this case?

Expectations:

· Your paper should be 3–4 pages (excluding cover and reference pages).

· Use medical terminology and appropriate graduate level writing.

· Your resources must include research articles and reference to non-research evidence-based

· AHRQ Guidelines.Links to an external site.

· Use APA format to style your paper and to cite your sources. Your source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use internal citations pointing to evidence in the literature and supporting your ideas. You will need to include a reference page listing those sources. Cite a minimum of three resources.

Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Rubric

NURS_530_DE - Case Study Rubric

NURS_530_DE - Case Study Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis

15 to >13.05 pts

Meets Expectations

Presents an exemplary articulation and insightful analysis of significant concepts and/or theories presented in the case. Offers detailed and specific examples for all questions. Makes keen observations, making note of essential information provided in the case. Ideas are professionally sound and creative; they are supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Draws insightful and comprehensive conclusions and solutions.

13.05 to >11.25 pts

Approaching Expectations

Presents an accurate analysis of significant concepts and/or theories presented in the case. Offers some detail and some examples for most questions. Makes occasional note of essential information provided in the case. Ideas are mostly supported by scientific evidence that is credible and timely. Makes some attempt to draw conclusions and solutions.

11.25 to >8.85 pts

Falls Slightly Below Expectations

Provides insufficient explanations of significant concepts. Offers little or insignificant detail and no examples for most questions. Fails to address essential information provided in the case. Ideas are generally unsupported by scientific evidence, but some attempt has been made. Fails to draw conclusion.

8.85 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

Does not, or incorrectly, answers with insufficient explanations. Information is not scientifically sound.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

15 to >13.05 pts

Meets Expectations

Makes insightful, clear and accurate connections to key concepts and relevant theories. Response indicates a comprehensive, high-level understanding of the concepts presented in the case.

13.05 to >11.25 pts

Approaching Expectations

Makes mostly accurate connections to key concepts and relevant theories. Response indicates a general understanding of the concepts presented in the case.

11.25 to >8.85 pts

Falls Slightly Below Expectations

Provides several insufficient or inaccurate explanations, although attempts are made to address some key concepts. Response indicates an introductory understanding of the concepts presented in the case.

8.85 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

Information is inaccurate or inadequate. Response indicates little or no understanding of the concepts presented in the case.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics

8 to >6.96 pts

Meets Expectations

Answers are well written throughout. Information is well organized and clearly communicated. Assignment is free of spelling and grammatical errors.

6.96 to >6.0 pts

Approaching Expectations

Answers are well written throughout and the information is reasonably organized and communicated. Assignment is mostly free of spelling and grammatical errors.

6 to >4.72 pts

Falls Slightly Below Expectations

Answers are somewhat organized and lacks some clarity. Contains some spelling and grammatical errors.

4.72 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

Answers are not well written and lack clarity. Information is poorly organized. Assignment contains many spelling and grammatical errors.

8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format

2 to >1.74 pts

Meets Expectations

Follows all the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout.

1.74 to >1.5 pts

Approaching Expectations

Follows length requirement and most of the requirements related to format, source citations, and layout.

1.5 to >1.18 pts

Falls Slightly Below Expectations

Follows most of the requirements related to format, length, source citations, and layout.

1.18 to >0 pts

Not Meeting Expectations

Does not follow format, length, source citations, and layout requirements.

2 pts

Total Points: 40

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