Assignment: Case Study Analysis
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2). ATLEAST 5 REFERENCES, NO MORE THAN 5 YEARS
3). PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENT FOR RUBRIC DETAILS.
4). Please carefully review the grading rubric and focus on the “Excellent” column, and please include each component in the assignment as required. Also, please follow APA writing rules and style.
5). Please Include the Title page, Introduction, purpose statement, Literature Review, conclusion, and reference page.
Thank you.
An understanding of cells and cell behavior is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. But some diseases can be complex in nature, with a variety of factors and circumstances impacting their emergence and severity.
Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond isolated cell behavior. Genes, the environments in which cell processes operate, the impact of patient characteristics, and racial and ethnic variables all can have an important impact.
An understanding of the signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs, this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify cell, gene, and/or process elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
To prepare:
Case Study Assignment.
This week, you examine alterations in the immune system and the resultant disease processes. You will consider patient characteristics, including racial and ethnic variables, and the impact they have on altered physiology.
Scenario: A 65-year-old obese African American male patient presents to his HCP with crampy left lower quadrant pain, constipation, and fevers to 101˚ F. He has had multiple episodes like this one over the past 15 years and they always responded to bowel rest and oral antibiotics. He has refused to have the recommended colonoscopy even with his history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (diverticulitis), sedentary lifestyle, and diet lacking in fiber. His paternal grandfather died of colon cancer back in the 1950s as well. He finally underwent colonoscopy after his acute diverticulitis resolved. Colonoscopy revealed multiple polyps that were retrieved, and the pathology was positive for adenocarcinoma of the colon.
The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis in which you:
- Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms described.
- Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
- Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
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Points: Points Range: The response accurately and thoroughly describes the patient symptoms. The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed reasons, with explanation for the symptoms supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response describes the patient symptoms. The response includes accurate reasons, with explanation for the symptoms supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague or inaccurate. The response includes reasons for the symptoms, with explanations that are vague or based on inappropriate evidence/research. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague and inaccurate, or the description is missing. The response does not include reasons for the symptoms, or the explanations are vague or based on inappropriate or no evidence/research. Feedback: |
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Points: Points Range: The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response includes an accurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response includes a vague or inaccurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response includes a vague or inaccurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease is missing. Feedback: |
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Points: Points Range: The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response includes an accurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems. Feedback: |
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Points: Points Range: Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided. Feedback: |
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Points: Points Range: Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. Feedback: |
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Points: Points Range: Uses correct APA format with no errors. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors. Feedback: |
Points: Points Range: Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. Feedback: |
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Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis, examining the patient symptoms presented in the case study. Be sure to address the following:
Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms described.–
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
28 (28%) – 30 (30%)
The response accurately and thoroughly describes the patient symptoms.
The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed reasons, with explanation for the symptoms supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Good
25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
The response describes the patient symptoms.
The response includes accurate reasons, with explanation for the symptoms supported by evidence and/or research, as appropriate, to support the explanation.
Fair
23 (23%) – 24 (24%)
The response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague or inaccurate.
The response includes reasons for the symptoms, with explanations that are vague or based on inappropriate evidence/research.
Poor
0 (0%) – 22 (22%)
The response describes the patient symptoms in a manner that is vague and inaccurate, or the description is missing.
The response does not include reasons for the symptoms, or the explanations are vague or based on inappropriate or no evidence/research.
Feedback:
Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.–
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
23 (23%) – 25 (25%)
The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
Good
20 (20%) – 22 (22%)
The response includes an accurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
Fair
18 (18%) – 19 (19%)
The response includes a vague or inaccurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
Poor
0 (0%) – 17 (17%)
The response includes a vague or inaccurate analysis of the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease is missing.
Feedback:
Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.–
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
28 (28%) – 30 (30%)
The response includes an accurate, complete, detailed, and specific explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
Good
25 (25%) – 27 (27%)
The response includes an accurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
Fair
23 (23%) – 24 (24%)
The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
Poor
0 (0%) – 17 (17%)
The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided that delineate all required criteria.–
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineate all required criteria.
Good
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.
Fair
3 (3%) – 3 (3%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.
Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.
Poor
0 (0%) – 2 (2%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided. Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting – English Writing Standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation–
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
Good
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Fair
3 (3%) – 3 (3%)
Contains several (3 or 4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Poor
0 (0%) – 2 (2%)
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
Feedback:
Written Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running heads, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.–
Levels of Achievement:
Excellent
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct APA format with no errors.
Good
4 (4%) – 4 (4%)
Contains a few (1 or 2) APA format errors.
Fair
3 (3%) – 3 (3%)
Contains several (3 or 4) APA format errors.
Poor
0 (0%) – 2 (2%)
Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
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