Assignment Task :

The purpose of this assessment is to:

  • Develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in managing patients with chronic conditions.
  • To prepare students to effectively manage chronic care within various health care contexts.
  • To develop students abilities to provide relevant information to patients about their condition with consideration of the patient

 

Part A: Written Case Analysis Essay
In this essay you will analyse the case study you have chosen giving a brief description of the chronic condition and the presenting health issues for the person. This will give context to the patient Information resource you create in

Part B.
Rationale for Part A: The case study analysis forms the background and research leading to the creation of a Patient Information Resource. Through this assessment students will demonstrate an understanding of chronic illness across the lifespan and the impact on the individual, family and community. Students will also have the opportunity to consider, through the assignment, the needs of culturally diverse, disadvantaged and vulnerable groups with chronic conditions.

What you need to include in your essay:
• Identify both the chronic disease and the presenting condition.
• Succinctly describe the pathophysiology, symptoms, anatomy and physiology associated with the chronic condition and the presenting issue.
• Provide a brief outline of the relevant diagnostic and ongoing tests (e.g. blood tests, vital signs, x-rays, physiotherapy), associated with the patient’s condition.
• Outline two (2) potential problems (complications) associated with the chronic disease.
• Briefly outline the developmental, cultural and health literacy considerations for the person in your case study. Developmental theorists have been identified in the modules on the StudyDesk, you are encouraged to use your recommended texts and library resources.
• Describe three (3) priorities of nursing management for the patient’s chronic and presenting condition.
These may include nursing management, and/ or pharmacological /non-pharmacological management and/ or self-management.

 

Case Scenarios (please choose one (1) only for your assignment
CASE SCENARIO TOPIC 1:

A 6-year-old boy with Cystic Fibrosis who has recurrent chest infections, and newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes Adam (6 year old) boy was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis soon after birth. He has recently recovered from a chest infection and is refusing to attend prep, due to increased fatigue. He has just recovered from his 3rd chest infection in 9 months and was hospitalized for 2 weeks. He often refuses treatments such as his daily nebuliser and physio routine.
Whilst in hospital he was diagnosed with Cystic fibrosis related diabetes and the family is now learning to manage his insulin regime.

CASE SCENARIO TOPIC 2:
A 42-year-old Type 1 diabetic male who has had his forefoot amputated.
Manny has been recently sent home from hospital however, the wound has not healed and is still draining haemopurulent exudate. He is finding it difficult to complete his activities of daily living. Manny tells you (the community nurse), in times of stress he often has erratic Blood Glucose control. He has been prescribed an antibiotic called Keflex 500mg every 6 hours.
 

 

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