NR 603 Week 1 Assignment: Compare Dementia and Delirium
NR 603 Week 1 Assignment: Compare Dementia and Delirium
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for learners to:
Improve their knowledge base and understanding of disease processes in neurology.
Have the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned throughout all core courses in the FNP track and previous clinical courses.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze the literature be able to perform an evidenced-based review of disease presentation, diagnosis and treatment.
Demonstrate professional communication and leadership, while advancing the education of peers.
Requirements
For Week 1 of the course there is no case study given to you by the faculty. Instead you will … assigned to diseases to compare and contrast based on the first letter of your last name (Dementia and Delirium). This information will … posted in the course announcements under Week 1 Welcome as well as the “Assignment” portion of the Week 1 module.
A comparison and contrast assignment’s focus is to identify and explore similarities and differences between two similar topics. The goal of this exploration is to bring about a better understanding of both topics.
Week 1- Part 1
You will research the two areas of content assigned to you. Compare and contrast them in discussion post in a discussion post.
NOTE: A comparison and contrast assignment is not about listing the info regarding each disease separately but rather looking at each disease side by side and discussing the similarities and differences given the categories in the categories below. Evaluation of mastery is focused on the student’s ability to demonstrate specific understanding of how to … differ and relate to one another. Address the following topics below:
Presentation
Pathophysiology
Assessment
Diagnosis
Treatment
Throughout the Week: Participate in interactive dialogue with faculty and students responding to their Part 1 post moving the discussion forward.
NR 603 Week 2 Case Study Discussions with Answers
- What is your primary diagnosis for Michelle … the pattern of occurrence of symptoms, exam results, and recent history? Include the rationale and a reference for your diagnoses.
- What is your first-line treatment plan for Michelle including medications, labs, education, referrals, and follow-up? Identify the drug class of each medication you prescribe and exactly what symptom it is … to address.
- Address Michelle’s request for an antibiotic.
NR 603 Week 1 Assignment: Compare Dementia and Delirium
