NSG3202 Chronicity and Disability – Ass 1 – Part B
Due: approx. Aug 30
1700 words
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Minimum 15 current references preferably published within the last 7 years
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Introduction
200 words
A brief overview of chosen condition in Australia
Includes some recent statistics.
Previews the main points to be discussed.
Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations
250 words – this is a bit flexible: the Marking Guide does not break down the points for each main body section. Plus, it depends on the condition.
A clear, concise and a basic explanation of what occurs in the body in this condition.
Can also include a diagram.
Comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and the clinical manifestations which have been well articulated.
Contributing/ Risk Factors
300 words – this is a bit flexible: the Marking Guide does not break down the points for each main body section. Plus, it depends on the condition.
What risks factors contribute to developing your chosen condition?
Discussed a wide range, and supported them well with literature.
Include possible risk factors that are currently being investigated.
If there are only a few then explain clearly why.
Preventative measures
300 words – this is a bit flexible: the Marking Guide does not break down the points for each main body section. Plus, it depends on the condition.
To avoid, or lessen, symptoms of condition.
A wide range of preventative measures to be identified.
What steps can be taken to manage the ongoing symptoms of the condition, even if there is no cure? (lifestyle changes, avoiding certain activities, etc.).
These are mentioned in general, then a few are concentrated-on in your management plan, at the next section….
Outline of a possible nursing management plan for the chronic disease
500 words – this is a bit flexible: the Marking Guide does not break down the points for each main body section. Plus, it depends on the condition. But this could be longer than the other main body sections, because it is asking for a larger range of details….
Discuss 3-4 symptoms of the condition that you could help your patient manage and avoid exacerbations or hospital admissions
Describe: – the nursing diagnoses for these risks/ symptoms.
(For example, for diabetes: risk of unstable blood glucose levels, related to pancreatic
insufficiency evidenced by blood glucose levels above target range).
– Interventions/ education for these risks/ symptoms
(You could expand on a few of the preventative measures mentioned in your “preventative
measures” section).
– Who would be involved in the ongoing management
Outline the management plan for these 3-4 specific symptoms/ risks that occur with your chosen condition. (i.e. asthma plan, diabetes management plan, etc.).
How would you help your patient manage and/ or avoid exacerbations or hospital admissions?
Describe the nursing diagnoses for these risks/symptoms.
(For example, “Diabetes – risk of unstable blood glucose levels, related to pancreatic insufficiency evidence by blood glucose levels above target range”).
Interventions could be referral to diabetes educator, medication review, GP review, formulation of a diabetes action plan etc and multidisciplinary team members could be diabetes educator, GP, dietician, pharmacist.
(For example: for someone with asthma, you would make sure they have an asthma plan in place to avoid/deal with asthma attacks).
Consider the ongoing management:
What interventions/ education could be put in place?
Who would be involved?
You can put your plan into a table form (which will save on words), but it must still clearly detail what you are doing and why.
Conclusion
150 words
Sum up all that you have discussed
Highlights the critical points that have been discussed and draws the ideas together
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