NUR 631 Advanced Physiology And Pathophysiology (NUR631)

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 8 Discussion Question 2 Create a list of three differential diagnoses and explain why you would include them on your list, based on the following information: Sheila Jones, a 28-year-old female, has been diagnosed with new onset diabetes. She is severely hyperglycemic requiring intubation and aggressive intensive care management. In conjunction with being severely hyperglycemic, she is profoundly dehydrated, hypernatremic, and tachycar...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 8 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” A 78-year-old female presents with fevers, altered mental status, and an elevated white blood count. She has nuchal rigidity. From what possible conditions might she be suffering? Explain your reasoning. A 10-year-old boy comes t...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 7 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain Bell’s palsy by providing treatment options and the physiologic disorder on presentation. Explain the neurotransmitter dysfunction in a patient with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Include your resources in your re...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 7 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” From a pathophysiological perspective, describe the disease mechanism of spinal trauma. Discuss complications associated with spinal trauma based upon time of injury. What are some the recent discoveries surrounding the pathophys...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 14 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Your patient questions you about using fetal tissue implants for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. As an advanced practice nurse, how do you respond without expressing bias opinions? Do you feel your beliefs on this issue w...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 6 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” What symptoms and exam findings would prompt you to perform a pituitary workup? What laboratory and neuroimaging studies would you order and why? A 24-year-old postpartum patient presents with vague symptoms of fatigue, weight fl...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 13 Assignment: CLC – Clinical Cases Powerpoint Working in teams and collaboration is an essential skill that is prevalent in clinical situations. In this assignment, you will be working in a group to create a PowerPoint to develop a case study based on your own experiences. Students are expected to uphold HIPAA and privacy regulations during this process. This includes the patient’s name or initials, location of the patient, date seen...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 6 Discussion Question 1 Select one of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which question you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” What are some of the key pathophysiological differences between neurogenic and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus? Explain the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome and explain the pathophysiology behind the systems seen. Diabet...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 5 Discussion Question 2 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” What are the associated complications with altered thyroid functionality? Adrenal insufficiency can be induced by steroid treatment. What are associated conditions with adrenal insufficiency and how would you prevent the state of...

NUR 631 (Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology) Topic 12 Discussion Question 1 Select two of the following discussion questions for your discussion response. Indicate which questions you have chosen using the format displayed in the “Discussion Forum Sample.” Explain the concept of azotemia (including prerenal, renal, and postrenal), causes, and diagnostic measures used to identify each. Explain the pathophysiological differences between prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal failure? P...