Title of Presentation
Student Name
Client initials and medical condition
Pathophysiology of the Disease
Identify the disease process
Consider causes of the disease. Such as:
infectious agents
chemicals
environmental influences
idiopathic causes
predisposing factors
Describe epidemiological considerations as they relate to your client. What risk factors based on the client’s medical, social and family history does the client have?
Pathogenesis of Disease
Identify the pathogenesis of the disease process on the client (i.e.: how the disease has developed such as
Is the disease self-limiting or chronic in nature?
Does the disease cause reversible or irreversible damage?
Consider failure of compensatory mechanisms that may lead up to disease development)
Describe the impact of age, gender, socioeconomic factors, lifestyle factors, and geographical location on the pathogenesis of the disease
Physical Assessment Findings
Describe assessment findings, diagnostics, and lab values you found when assessing the client
Discuss current treatment regimen the client is on and identify the healthcare team members and setting/facility (e.g.: acute care, rehab, long-term care, outpatient, mental health facility) where the client is currently receiving this care/monitoring
Identify holistic care the client may be utilizing in addition to prescribed regimen
Cultural and Genetic Considerations and Challenges
What cultural/genetic challenges does this disease process present?
Provide supportive rationale
Evidence-based Nursing Plan of Care
Describe collaborative interventions that will benefit the client
Identify patient education topics based on the client’s disease process and support system
Identify appropriate screening tools for the client and provide rationale for use
Describe holistic care techniques and prevention efforts to benefit the client
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Challenges
What additional interdisciplinary team members should you include? Why?
Consider the role the client and family play in the treatment plan
Identify relevant community care needs
Client as Team Member
Consider ways the patient can be more engaged in managing their care. What resources may help the client and family and why?
Identify 3-5 questions to discuss with the client that he or she may have for their healthcare team.
Consider lifespan factors: Describe the impact of the disease process on the rest of the client’s lifespan. Consider how the family should anticipate managing care.
Application to Current Practice
How has completing this assignment impacted your current nursing practice?
How has completing this assignment impacted your understanding of the pathophysiology and health assessment on patient-centered care?
What will you take away from this assignment?
References
3-5 current (<5 years) references from scholarly sources
At least one reference should be your textbook
One reference must be from an authoritative website such as the CDC, NIH, AHRQ, Healthy People 2030.
Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, WebMD, etc., do not count as authoritative websites.
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