Describe your patient and diagnosis in the specialty area for your case study, including:
Patient History and Presentation
-Age
-Diagnosis
-Co-Morbidities
Patient presentation (clinical findings):
-History of present illness
-Chief complaint
2–3 differential diagnoses
18 (18%) – 20 (20%)
The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly describes the patient history and presentation to include a patient history of age, diagnosis, co-morbidities as well as the clinical findings related to history of present illness, chief complaint, and 2–3 differential diagnoses.
16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
The response accurately describes the patient history and presentation to include a patient history of age, diagnosis, co-morbidities as well as the clinical findings related to history of present illness, chief complaint, and 2–3 differential diagnoses.
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
The response vaguely describes the history and presentation to include a patient history of age, diagnosis, co-morbidities as well as the clinical findings related to history of present illness, chief complaint, and 2–3 differential diagnoses.
0 (0%) – 13 (13%)
The response inaccurately describes the patient history and presentation, or the response is missing a patient history of age, diagnosis, co-morbidities as well as the clinical findings related to history of present illness, chief complaint, and 2–3 differential diagnoses.
Describe your patient and diagnosis in the specialty area for your case study,including:
Pathophysiology of primary diagnosis: Describe common causes for changes on the cellular level and how these changes result in commonly noted clinical manifestations. Use the Learning Resources and/or the best available evidence from current literature to support your primary diagnosis.
18 (18%) – 20 (20%)
The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis.
It is supported by more than one current, scholarly reference from the literature.
16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
The response accurately describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis.
It is supported by at least one current, scholarly reference from the literature.
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
The response vaguely describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis.
It is not supported by any current, scholarly references from the literature.
0 (0%) – 13 (13%)
The response inaccurately describes the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis, or this element is missing.
It is not supported by any current, scholarly references from the literature.
Describe your patient and diagnosis in the specialty area for your case study, including:
Identify two prescribed drugs for this patient that are commonly used to treat the primary disorder. For each, outline the following:
1.Mechanism of action
2.Intended effects
3.Common adverse effects/side effects
4.Individualized considerations related to age and condition of this patient
Use the Learning Resources and/or the best available evidence from current literature to support your drug choice.
18 (18%) – 20 (20%)
The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly describes and outlines two prescribed drugs.
It is supported by more than one current, scholarly reference from the literature.
16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
The response accurately describes and outlines two prescribed drugs.
It is supported by at least one current, scholarly reference from the literature.
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
The response vaguely describes and outlines two prescribed drugs, or the outline is missing one or two elements.
It is not supported by any current, scholarly references from the literature.
0 (0%) – 13 (13%)
The response inaccurately describes two or fewer prescribed drugs, or the outline is missing two or more elements.
It is not supported by any current, scholarly references from the literature.
Describe your patient and diagnosis in the specialty area for your case study, including:
Treatment Plan, including:
1. Relevant diagnostic studies:
– Identify at least one diagnostic test and the rationale for the order and explanation of the result.
– Identify at least two relevant laboratory tests, the rationale for the order and the explanation for the result in this patient.
2. Identify the major long-term nursing goal for treatment of this patient as well as two short-term nursing treatment goals.
Use the Learning Resources and/or the best available evidence from current literature to support your treatment plan.
18 (18%) – 20 (20%)
The response clearly, accurately, and thoroughly describes a treatment plan as well as a major long-term nursing goal for treatment of the patient and two short-term nursing treatment goals.
It is supported by more than one current, scholarly reference from the literature.
16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
The response accurately describes a treatment plan with at least one diagnostic test and the rationale for the order and explanation of the result and two or fewer relevant laboratory tests. It also describes the major long-term nursing goal for treatment of the patient and two short-term nursing treatment goals.
The response is supported by at least one current, scholarly reference from the literature.
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
The response vaguely describes a treatment plan with at least one diagnostic test and the rationale for the order and explanation of the result and one or no relevant laboratory tests. It also vaguely describes the major long-term nursing goal for treatment of the patient and two short-term nursing treatment goals.
The response is not supported by any current, scholarly references from the literature.
0 (0%) – 13 (13%)
The response vaguely describes a treatment plan with at least one diagnostic test and the rationale for the order and explanation of the result, and one or no relevant laboratory tests, or one or more of these is elements missing. It also vaguely describes the major long-term nursing goal for treatment of the patient and two short-term nursing treatment goals.
The response is not supported by any current, scholarly references from the literature.
Written Expression and Formatting Paragraph/Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.
9 (9%) – 10 (10%)
Paragraphs/sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity, and clarity.
8 (8%) – 8 (8%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
7 (7%) – 7 (7%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.
0 (0%) – 6 (6%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
3.5 (3.5%) – 3.5 (3.5%)
Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
0 (0%) – 3 (3%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding
Written Expression and Formatting – The assignment follows parenthetical/in-text citations, and at least three evidence-based references are listed.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Contains parenthetical/in-text citations and at least three evidence-based references are listed