Factors That Influence Disease
In clinical settings, some of the most common questions that patients ask are Why do I have this? What caused this disorder? Will it ever go away? These emotional questions can be difficult to ask and to answer. However, for patients to come to terms with their diagnoses and adhere to treatment plans, they must have an understanding of factors that might have caused, or continue to impact, their disorders. As an advanced practice nurse, it is important that you are able to explain disorders, associated alterations and symptoms, and changes that might occur within your patients’ bodies.
To prepare:
1.
Review this week’s media presentation with Dr. Terry Buttaro. Reflect on the importance of developing an in-depth understanding of pathophysiology.
2.
Select a disorder from the following list:
a.
Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
b.
Colon cancer
c.
Cystic fibrosis
d.
Hemophilia
e.
Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
f.
Osteoporosis
g.
Parkinson’s disease
h.
Tuberculosis
3.
Select one of the following patient factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how that factor might impact your selected disorder, as well as potential associated alterations and symptoms.
4.
Identify the pathophysiology of the associated alterations, including the normal and altered cellular function. Consider both intra- and extra-cellular changes that occur.
Post a 1 page APA format- (at least 2 references)
1.
A brief description of a patient scenario involving the disorder and the factor you selected.
2.
Explain how the factor might impact your selected disorder, as well as potential associated alterations and symptoms.
3.
Finally, explain the pathophysiology of the associated alterations, including changes in cellular function.
Class Resources
·
Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012).
Understanding pathophysiology
(Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
o
Chapter 1, “Cellular Biology”
This chapter reviews cellular biology to establish a foundation for exploring the pathophysiology of disease. It also covers the structure and function of cellular components, cell-to-cell adhesions, cellular communication, cellular metabolism, membrane transport, the cell cycle, and tissues.
o
Chapter 2, “Genes and Genetic Diseases”
This chapter explores genetic disorders and factors that impact genetic disorders. It also examines how mutations and chromosomal abnormalities lead to transmission of genetic disorders.
o
Chapter 3, “Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology”
This chapter examines disorders related to cell adaptation, injury, and death. It also explores disorders associated with altered cellular and tissue function as a result of aging.
·
McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2012).
Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine
(Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical.
o
Chapter 2, “Genetic Disease”
This chapter reviews the clinical manifestations, .
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1. Factors That Influence Disease
In clinical settings, some of the most common questions that
patients ask are Why do I have this? What caused this disorder?
Will it ever go away? These emotional questions can be
difficult to ask and to answer. However, for patients to come to
terms with their diagnoses and adhere to treatment plans, they
must have an understanding of factors that might have caused,
or continue to impact, their disorders. As an advanced practice
nurse, it is important that you are able to explain disorders,
associated alterations and symptoms, and changes that might
occur within your patients’ bodies.
To prepare:
1.
Review this week’s media presentation with Dr. Terry Buttaro.
Reflect on the importance of developing an in-depth
understanding of pathophysiology.
2.
Select a disorder from the following list:
a.
Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
b.
Colon cancer
c.
Cystic fibrosis
d.
Hemophilia
e.
2. Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
f.
Osteoporosis
g.
Parkinson’s disease
h.
Tuberculosis
3.
Select one of the following patient factors: genetics, gender,
ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how that factor might
impact your selected disorder, as well as potential associated
alterations and symptoms.
4.
Identify the pathophysiology of the associated alterations,
including the normal and altered cellular function. Consider
both intra- and extra-cellular changes that occur.
Post a 1 page APA format- (at least 2 references)
1.
A brief description of a patient scenario involving the disorder
and the factor you selected.
2.
Explain how the factor might impact your selected disorder, as
well as potential associated alterations and symptoms.
3.
Finally, explain the pathophysiology of the associated
alterations, including changes in cellular function.
Class Resources
3. ·
Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2012).
Understanding pathophysiology
(Laureate custom ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
o
Chapter 1, “Cellular Biology”
This chapter reviews cellular biology to establish a foundation
for exploring the pathophysiology of disease. It also covers the
structure and function of cellular components, cell-to-cell
adhesions, cellular communication, cellular metabolism,
membrane transport, the cell cycle, and tissues.
o
Chapter 2, “Genes and Genetic Diseases”
This chapter explores genetic disorders and factors that impact
genetic disorders. It also examines how mutations and
chromosomal abnormalities lead to transmission of genetic
disorders.
o
Chapter 3, “Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology”
This chapter examines disorders related to cell adaptation,
injury, and death. It also explores disorders associated with
altered cellular and tissue function as a result of aging.
·
McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2012).
Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical
4. medicine
(Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill Medical.
o
Chapter 2, “Genetic Disease”
This chapter reviews the clinical manifestations,
pathophysiology, and genetic principles of genetic diseases. It
also explores different types of genetic diseases and the
mechanisms involved.
o
Chapter 5, “Neoplasia”
This chapter explores various disorders associated with
neoplasia. It also covers causes and effects of common cancers
and tumors resulting from neoplasia.
Media
·
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012d).
Introduction to advanced pathophysiology
. Baltimore, MD: Author.
