Discussion Week 1 Case Study

Instructions

There will be 2 options of prompts to choose from for each student to use for their initial post. They will respond to the questions presented with the chosen prompt in full by day 3. When responding to other classmates, the student must reply to someone that chose a different prompt than their own for at least one response.

Questions for the response to other classmates is below the initial prompt choices.

Option 1

Patient is a 16 year old female presenting with urticaria, wheezing, voice change and one episode of vomiting. The symptoms started shortly after eating lunch where she had a burrito with shrimp. The patient reports no known allergies but the urticaria started approximately 5 minutes after the starting to eat. The patient was given Benadryl, Solumedrol, Pepcid, an albuterol treatment and one injection of epinephrine. Shortly after treatment, symptoms started to improve. Vitals signs listed below: Initial: BP - 80/52 HR - 126 O2 - 88% RR - 28 Post treatment: BP - 105/62 HR - 105 O2 - 98% RR - 18

Option 2

Patient is a 38 year old male with history of asthma. He is presenting with angioedema, hives, wheezing, wheezing and tachycardia. He reports no change in diet or exposures to anything new. He has one previous instance where he had similar symptoms. He was diagnosed with an anaphylactic reaction but there was no known cause found. Initial: BP - 100/62 HR - 126 O2 - 90% RR - 28

Post an explanation of the disease highlighted in the scenario you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:

• Which genetic mutations are commonly associated with the disease?
• Why is the patient presenting with the specific symptoms described?
• Discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease in detail.
• What do the blood test results tell us about the disease and disease progression?

Response to other classmates 1. Is there any missing information from the initial post? 2. What is one additional diagnostic test or treatment option that you would add for this patient? 3. What is one thing that you learned from reading this post?

NURS_6501_Discussion_Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Posting	50 to >44.0 ptsExcellentAnswers all parts of the Discussion question(s) with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. ... Supported by at least three current, credible sources. ... Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 44 to >39.0 ptsGoodResponds to the Discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. ... At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. ... Supported by at least three credible sources. ... Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 39 to >34.0 ptsFairResponds to some of the Discussion question(s). ... One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. ... Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. ... Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. ... Post is cited with two credible sources. ... Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. ... Contains some APA formatting errors. 34 to >0 ptsPoorDoes not respond to the Discussion question(s) adequately. ... Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. ... Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. ... Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. ... Contains only one or no credible sources. ... Not written clearly or concisely. ... Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. ... Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.	50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMain Post: Timeliness	10 to >0.0 ptsExcellentPosts main post by Day 3. 0 ptsFairN/A 0 ptsGoodN/A 0 ptsPoorDoes not post main post by Day 3.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFirst Response	18 to >16.0 ptsExcellentResponse exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. ... Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. ... Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of Learning Objectives. ... Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. ... Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. ... Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 16 to >14.0 ptsGoodResponse exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. ... Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. ... Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. ... Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. ... Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 14 to >12.0 ptsFairResponse is on topic and may have some depth. ... Responses posted in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication. ... Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. ... Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. 12 to >0 ptsPoorResponse may not be on topic and lacks depth. ... Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective professional communication. ... Responses to faculty questions are missing. ... No credible sources are cited.	18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSecond Response	17 to >15.0 ptsExcellentResponse exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. ... Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. ... Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of Learning Objectives. ... Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. ... Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. ... Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 15 to >13.0 ptsGoodResponse exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. ... Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. ... Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. ... Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. ... Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 13 to >11.0 ptsFairResponse is on topic and may have some depth. ... Responses posted in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication. ... Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. ... Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. 11 to >0 ptsPoorResponse may not be on topic and lacks depth. ... Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective professional communication. ... Responses to faculty questions are missing. ... No credible sources are cited.	17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation	5 to >0.0 ptsExcellentMeets requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days. 0 ptsFairN/A 0 ptsGoodN/A 0 ptsPoorDoes not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days.	5 pts

Total Points: 100

Please focus on the criteria for Excellent score when writing. Minimum of 3 APA standard reference sources are required for the main post, and at least 3 for the responses.

Thanks!