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Papers Full CourseWeek 2 assignmentAssignment: Adaptive ResponseAs an advanced
practice nurse, you will examine patients presenting with a variety of disorders. You must,
therefore, understand how the body normally functions so that you can identify when it is
reacting to changes. Often, when changes occur in body systems, the body reacts with
compensatory mechanisms. These compensatory mechanisms, such as adaptive responses,
might be signs and symptoms of alterations or underlying disorders. In the clinical setting,
you use these responses, along with other patient factors, to lead you to a
diagnosis.Consider the following scenarios:Scenario 1:Jennifer is a 2-year-old female who
presents with her mother. Mom is concerned because Jennifer has been “running a
temperature” for the last 3 days. Mom says that Jennifer is usually healthy and has no
significant medical history. She was in her usual state of good health until 3 days ago when
she started to get fussy, would not eat her breakfast, and would not sit still for her favorite
television cartoon. Since then she has had a fever off and on, anywhere between 101oF and
today’s high of 103.2oF. Mom has been giving her ibuprofen, but when the fever went up to
103.2oF today, she felt that she should come in for evaluation. A physical examination
reveals a height and weight appropriate 2-year-old female who appears acutely unwell. Her
skin is hot and dry. The tympanic membranes are slightly reddened on the periphery, but
otherwise normal in appearance. The throat is erythematous with 4+ tonsils and diffuse
exudates. Anterior cervical nodes are readily palpable and clearly tender to touch on the left
side. The child indicates that her throat hurts “a lot” and it is painful to swallow. Vital signs
reveal a temperature of 102.8oF, a pulse of 128 beats per minute, and a respiratory rate of
24 beats per minute.Scenario 2:Jack is a 27-year-old male who presents with redness and
irritation of his hands. He reports that he has never had a problem like this before, but
about 2 weeks ago he noticed that both his hands seemed to be really red and flaky. He
denies any discomfort, stating that sometimes they feel “a little bit hot,” but otherwise they
feel fine. He does not understand why they are so red. His wife told him that he might have
an allergy and he should get some steroid cream. Jack has no known allergies and no
significant medical history except for recurrent ear infections as a child. He denies any

2. traumatic injury or known exposure to irritants. He is a maintenance engineer in a
newspaper building and admits that he often works with abrasive solvents and chemicals.
Normally he wears protective gloves, but lately they seem to be in short supply so
sometimes he does not use them. He has exposed his hands to some of these cleaning fluids,
but says that it never hurt and he always washed his hands when he was finished.Scenario
3:Martha is a 65-year-old woman who recently retired from her job as an administrative
assistant at a local hospital. Her medical history is significant for hypertension, which has
been controlled for years with hydrochlorothiazide. She reports that lately she is having a
lot of trouble sleeping, she occasionally feels like she has a “racing heartbeat,” and she is
losing her appetite. She emphasizes that she is not hungry like she used to be. The only
significant change that has occurred lately in her life is that her 87-year-old mother moved
into her home a few years ago. Mom had always been healthy, but she fell down a flight of
stairs and broke her hip. Her recovery was a difficult one, as she has lost a lot of mobility
and independence and needs to rely on her daughter for assistance with activities of daily
living. Martha says it is not the retirement she dreamed about, but she is an only child and is
happy to care for her mother. Mom wakes up early in the morning, likes to bathe every day,
and has always eaten 5 small meals daily. Martha has to put a lot of time into caring for her
mother, so it is almost a “blessing” that Martha is sleeping and eating less. She is worried
about her own health though and wants to know why, at her age, she suddenly needs less
sleep. NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full CourseTo
PrepareReview the three scenarios, as well as Chapter 6 in the Huether and McCance
text.Identify the pathophysiology of the disorders presented in each of the three scenarios,
including their associated alterations. Consider the adaptive responses to the
alterations.Review the examples of “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-
oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in this week’s Learning Resources. Then select
one of the disorders you identified from the scenarios. Use the examples in the media as a
guide to construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Consider the epidemiology,
pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of the disorder, as well as
any adaptive responses to alterations.Review the Application Assignment Rubric found
under Course InformationTo CompleteWrite a 2- to 3-page paper excluding the title page,
reference page and Mind Map that addresses the following:For each of the three scenarios
explain the pathophysiology, associated alterations and the patients’ adaptive responses to
the alterations caused by the disease processes. You are required to discuss all three
scenarios within the paper component of this assignment.Construct one mind map on a
selected disorder presented in one of the scenarios. Your Mind Map must include the
epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of the
disorder, as well as any adaptive responses to alterations.By Day 7This Assignment is
due.Note: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing
Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this
formattingSubmission and Grading InformationTo submit your completed Assignment for
review and grading, do the following:Please save your Assignment using the naming

3. convention “WK2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.Click the Week 2
Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.Click the Week 2
Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this
area.Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the
document you saved as “WK2Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.If
applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my
paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.Click on the Submit button to complete your
submission.Week 4 assignmentAssignment: Disorders of the Veins and ArteriesAdvanced
practice nurses often treat patients with vein and artery disorders such as chronic venous
insufficiency (CVI) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT). While the symptoms of both
disorders are noticeable, these symptoms are sometimes mistaken for signs of other
conditions, making the disorders difficult to diagnose. Nurses must examine all symptoms
and rule out other potential disorders before diagnosing and prescribing treatment for
patients. In this Assignment, you explore the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical
presentation of CVI and DVT.To PrepareReview the section “Diseases of the Veins” (pp. 598-
599) in Chapter 23 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the pathophysiology of
chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Consider the similarities and
differences between these disorders.Select a patient factor different from the one you
selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about
how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Reflect on
how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on
the factor you selected.Review the “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-
oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the
examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous
insufficiency and one for venous thrombosis. Consider the epidemiology and clinical
presentation of both chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis.To
CompleteWrite a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:Compare the
pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency and deep venous thrombosis. Describe
how venous thrombosis is different from arterial thrombosis.Explain how the patient factor
you selected might impact the pathophysiology of CVI and DVT. Describe how you would
diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you
selected.Construct two mind maps—one for chronic venous insufficiency and one for deep
venous thrombosis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as
well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.By Day 7The NURS 6501 –
Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full Course Assignment is due.Note:
The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction,
summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center
provides an example of those required elements (available at
http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this
formatting.Submission and Grading InformationTo submit your completed Assignment for
review and grading, do the following:Please save your Assignment using the naming
convention “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.Click the Week 4
Assignment Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.Click the Week 4

4. Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this
area.Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the
document you saved as “WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.If
applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my
paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.Click on the Submit button to complete your
submission.Week 6 assignmentAssignment: AsthmaComplications of asthma can be sudden.
Consider the case of Bradley Wilson, a young boy who had several medical conditions. He
appeared in good health when he went to school, returned home, and ate dinner. However,
when he later went outside to play, he came back inside wheezing. An ambulance took him
to the hospital where he was pronounced dead (Briscoe, 2012). In another case, 10-year-old
Dynasty Reese, who had mild asthma, woke up in the middle of the night and ran to her
grandfather’s bedroom to tell him she couldn’t breathe. By the time paramedics arrived, she
had passed out and was pronounced dead at the hospital (Glissman, 2012). These situations
continue to outline the importance of recognizing symptoms of asthma and providing
immediate treatment, as well as distinguishing minor symptoms from serious, life-
threatening symptoms. Since these symptoms and attacks are often induced by a trigger, as
an advanced practice nurse, you must be able to help patients identify their triggers and
recommend appropriate treatment options. For this reason, you need to understand the
pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.To
PrepareReview “Asthma” in Chapter 27 of the Huether and McCance text. Identify the
pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Consider
how these disorders are similar and different.Select a patient factor different from the one
you selected in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think
about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both disorders.
Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient
based on the factor you selected.Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use
the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma
and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation
of both chronic asthma and acute asthma exacerbation.To CompleteWrite a 2- to 3-page
paper that addresses the following:Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic
asthma and acute asthma exacerbation. Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial blood
gas patterns during an exacerbation.Explain how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology of both disorders. Describe how you would diagnose and prescribe
treatment for a patient based on the factor you selected.Construct two mind maps—one for
chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation. Include the epidemiology,
pathophysiology, and clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you
explained in your paper.By Day 7This Assignment is due.Note: The School of Nursing
requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and
references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example
of those required elements (available at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All
papers submitted must use this formatting.ReferenceBriscoe, K. (2012, May 12). Thetford:
mother of Bradley Wilson, who died of asthma attack, told there was nothing she could have

5. done. East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved from
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/thetford_mother_of_bradley_wilson_who_died_of_asthma_att
ack_told_there_was_nothing_she_could_have_done_1_1375128. NURS 6501 – Advanced
Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full CourseGlissman, B. (2012, May 21). Girl’s
death puts focus on asthma’s broader grip. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved from
http://www.omaha.com/article/20120521/LIVEWELL01/305219975Submission and
Grading InformationTo submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the
following:Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK6Assgn+last
name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.Click the Week 6 Assignment Rubric to review
the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.Click the Week 6 Assignment link. You will also be
able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.Next, from the Attach File area, click
on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK6Assgn+last
name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area,
click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.Click
on the Submit button to complete your submission.Week 8 assignmentGastrointestinal
Tract: Disorders of MotilityJamie is a 3-month-old female who presents with her mother for
evaluation of “throwing up.” Mom reports that Jamie has been throwing up pretty much all
the time since she was born. Jamie does not seem to be sick. In fact, she drinks her formula
vigorously and often acts hungry. Jamie has normal soft brown bowel movements every day
and, overall, seems like a happy and contented baby. She smiles readily and does not cry
often. Other than the fact that she often throws up after drinking a bottle, she seems to be a
very healthy, happy infant. A more precise history suggests that Jamie does not exactly
throw up—she does not heave or act unwell—but rather it just seems that almost every
time she drinks a bottle she regurgitates a milky substance. Mom thought that she might be
allergic to her formula and switched her to a hypoallergenic formula. It didn’t appear to help
at all, and now Mom is very concerned.Cases like these are not uncommon. The mother was
concerned and thinking her daughter may have an allergy; she changed to a different
formula. However, sometimes babies have immature GI tracts that can lead to physiology
reflux as they adapt to normal life outside the uterus. Parents often do not consider this
possibility, prompting them to change formulas rather than seeking medical care. As in the
case study above, GI alterations can often be difficult to identify because many cause similar
symptoms. This same issue also arises with adults—adults may present with symptoms that
have various potential causes. When evaluating patients, it is important for the advanced
practice nurse to know the types of questions he or she needs to ask to obtain the
appropriate information for diagnosis. For this reason, you must have an understanding of
common GI disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease
(PUD), and gastritis.To PrepareReview this week’s media presentation on the
gastrointestinal system.Review Chapter 35 in the Huether and McCance text. Identify the
normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and production.Review Chapter 37 in
the Huether and McCance text. Consider the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and gastritis. Think about how these disorders
are similar and different.Select a patient factor different from the one you selected in this
week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Consider how the factor you

6. selected might impact the pathophysiology of GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Reflect on how you
would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on this
factor.Review the “Mind Maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as
a guide to construct a mind map for gastritis. Consider the epidemiology and clinical
presentation of gastritis.To CompleteWrite a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the
following:Describe the normal pathophysiology of gastric acid stimulation and production.
Explain the changes that occur to gastric acid stimulation and production with GERD, PUD,
and gastritis disorders.Explain how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology of GERD, PUD, and gastritis. Describe how you would diagnose and
prescribe treatment of these disorders for a patient based on the factor you
selected.Construct a mind map for gastritis. Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and
clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in your paper.By
Day 7This Assignment is due.Submission and Grading InformationTo submit your
completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:Please save your
Assignment using the naming convention “WK8Assgn1+last name+first initial.(extension)”
as the name.Click the Week 8 Assignment 1 Rubric to review the Grading Criteria for the
Assignment.Click the Week 8 Assignment 1 link. You will also be able to “View Rubric” for
grading criteria from this area.Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My
Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK8Assgn1+last name+first
initial.(extension)” and click Open.If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the
checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.Click on the
Submit button to complete your submission.Week 10 assignmentThe Pathophysiology of
DisordersDuring the last 5 weeks, you have explored various body systems: neurological,
cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological. These four systems work together along
with other body systems to complete a myriad of functions. For this reason, when disorders
occur within one body system, it can create potentially devastating effects throughout the
entire body. For instance, Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system,
yet its alterations actually affect multiple body systems from the cardiovascular system to
the gastrointestinal system. In this Assignment, you examine alterations associated with
disorders, as well as the impact of the alterations on multiple body systems. NURS 6501 –
Advanced Pathophysiology Essay Assignment Papers Full CourseTo PrepareFrom the list
below, select a disorder of interest to you:Alzheimer’s diseaseAsthma in childrenChronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Congestive heart failureHepatic disease (liver
disease)HypertensionHyperthyroidism and hypothyroidismSeizuresSepsisIdentify
alterations associated with your selected disorder. Consider the pathophysiology of the
alterations. Think about how these alterations produce pathophysiological changes in at
least two body systems.Reflect on how patient factors such as genetics, gender, ethnicity,
age, and behavior might impact the pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as
well as the diagnosis and treatment of your selected disorder.Review the “Mind maps—
Dementia, Endocarditis, and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week
2 Learning Resources. Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct a mind map for
the disorder you selected. Consider the epidemiology and clinical presentation of your

7. selected disorder.To CompleteDevelop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that
addresses the following:Describe your selected disorder, as well as associated alterations.
Explain the pathophysiology of the alterations, including changes that occur in at least two
body systems.Explain how genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior might impact the
pathophysiology of the alterations you identified, as well as diagnosis and treatment of your
selected disorder.Construct a mind map for the disorder you selected. Include the
epidemiology, pathophysiology of alterations, risk factors, and clinical presentation, as well
as the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder.By Day 7Submit the Pathophysiology of
Disorders Assignment. This Assignment was presented in Week 8 and is due.Submission
and Grading InformationTo submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do
the following:Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK10Assgn+last
name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.Click the Week 10 Assignment Rubric to review
the Grading Criteria for the Assignment.Click the Week 10 Assignment link. You will also be
able to “View Rubric” for grading criteria from this area.Next, from the Attach File area, click
on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK10Assgn+last
name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open. NURS 6501 – Advanced Pathophysiology
Essay Assignment Papers Full CourseIf applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the
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