NRS-410V Topic 2: Neurological, Perceptual, and Cognitive Complexities
NRS-410V Topic 2: Neurological, Perceptual, and Cognitive Complexities
NRS-410V Topic 2: Neurological, Perceptual, and Cognitive Complexities
Description
Objectives:
Evaluate functions of the neurological, perceptual, and cognitive systems based on findings.
Propose an intervention for a patient with a cognitive complexity.
Study Materials
This Is Our Life Now. Our New Normal: A Qualitative Study of the Unmet Needs of Carers of Stroke Survivors
Description:
Read This Is Our Life Now. Our New Normal: A Qualitative Study of the Unmet Needs of Carers of Stroke Survivors, by Denham et al., from PLOS ONE (2019).
This Is Not Only About Memory: A Systematic Review on Neuropsychology Heterogeneity in Alzheimers Disease
Description:
Read This Is Not Only About Memory: A Systematic Review on Neuropsychology Heterogeneity in Alzheimers Disease, by Martorelli, Sudo, and Charchat-Fichman, from Psychology and Neuroscience (2019).
The Relationship Between Thyroid Function and Cerebral Blood Flow in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimers Disease
Description:
Read The Relationship Between Thyroid Function and Cerebral Blood Flow in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimers Disease, from PLOS ONE (2019).
Suicidal Ideation and Traumatic Exposure Should Not Be Neglected in Epileptic Patients: A
Multidimensional Comparison of the Psychiatric Profile of Patients Suffering From Epilepsy and Patients Suffering From Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures
Description:
Read Suicidal Ideation and Traumatic Exposure Should Not Be Neglected in Epileptic Patients: A Multidimensional Comparison of the Psychiatric Profile of Patients Suffering From Epilepsy and Patients Suffering From Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures, by Guillen et al., from Frontiers in Psychiatry (2019).
Poststroke Seizure: Optimizing Its Management
Description:
Read Poststroke Seizure: Optimizing Its Management, by Michael Y Xu, from Stroke and Vascular Neurology (2019).
Antibiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Alzheimers Disease
Description:
Read Antibiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Alzheimers Disease, by Angelucci, Cechova, Amlerova and Hort, from Journal of Neuroinflammation (2019).
Experimental Necrotizing Enterocolitis Induces Neuroinflammation in the Neonatal Brain
Description:
Read Experimental Necrotizing Enterocolitis Induces Neuroinflammation in the Neonatal Brain, by Biouss et al., from
Journal of Neuroinflammation (2019).
Tasks
Case Study: Mr. M.
Description:
It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mr. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no know allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity related to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia, status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status postsurgical repair with no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril 20mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen 400mg PRN.
Case Scenario
Over the past 2 months, Mr. M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling the names of his family members, remembering his room number, and even repeating what he has just read. He is becoming agitated and aggressive quickly. He appears to be afraid and fearful when he gets aggressive. He has been found wandering at night and will frequently become lost, needing help to get back to his room. Mr. M has become dependent with many ADLs, whereas a few months ago he was fully able to dress, bathe, and feed himself. The assisted living facility is concerned with his rapid decline and has decided to order testing.
Objective Data
Temperature: 37.1 degrees C
2. BP 123/78 HR 93 RR 22 Pox 99%
Denies pain
Height: 69.5 inches; Weight 87 kg
Laboratory Results
1. WBC: 19.2 (1,000/uL)
Lymphocytes 6700 (cells/uL)
CT Head shows no changes since previous scan
Urinalysis positive for moderate amount of leukocytes and cloudy
Protein: 7.1 g/dL; AST: 32 U/L; ALT 29 U/L
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. M.s situation. Include the following:
1. Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. M.
Based on the information presented in the case scenario, discuss what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. Explain why these should be considered and what data is provided for support.
When performing your nursing assessment, discuss what abnormalities would you expect to find and why.
Describe the physical, psychological, and emotional effects Mr. M.s current health status may have on him. Discuss the impact it can have on his family.
Discuss what interventions can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family.
You must proofread your paper. But do not strictly rely on your computers spell-checker and grammar-checker; failure to do so indicates a lack of effort on your part and you can expect your grade to suffer accordingly. Papers with numerous misspelled words and grammatical mistakes will be penalized. Read over your paper in silence and then aloud before handing it in and make corrections as necessary. Often it is advantageous to have a friend proofread your paper for obvious errors. Handwritten corrections are preferable to uncorrected mistakes.
Use a standard 10 to 12 point (10 to 12 characters per inch) typeface. Smaller or compressed type and papers with small margins or single-spacing are hard to read. It is better to let your essay run over the recommended number of pages than to try to compress it into fewer pages.
Likewise, large type, large margins, large indentations, triple-spacing, increased leading (space between lines), increased kerning (space between letters), and any other such attempts at padding to increase the length of a paper are unacceptable, wasteful of trees, and will not fool your professor.
The paper must be neatly formatted, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on the top, bottom, and sides of each page. When submitting hard copy, be sure to use white paper and print out using dark ink. If it is hard to read your essay, it will also be hard to follow your argument.
Case Study: Mr. M. Rubric
Criteria Description
Clinical Manifestations of Mr. M.
5. Excellent
12 points
Subjective and objective clinical manifestations are detailed. The clinical manifestations are accurate and clearly report the observed and perceived signs and symptoms.
4. Good
10.68 points
Subjective and objective clinical manifestations are described. Overall, the clinical manifestations are accurate and reflect observed and perceived signs and symptoms.
3. Satisfactory
9.48 points
Clinical manifestations are summarized. An overview of the general symptoms is presented. Some findings are incomplete.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
9 points
Clinical manifestations are partially presented. There are major omissions and inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Clinical manifestations are omitted.
Criteria Description
Diagnoses and Secondary Diagnoses
5. Excellent
12 points
A detailed discussion on what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. is presented. Strong rationale and reliable data are used to explain why the diagnoses are relevant and should be considered.
4. Good
10.68 points
A discussion on what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. is presented. General rationale and relevant data are used to explain why the diagnoses should be considered. There are minor inaccuracies.
3. Satisfactory
9.48 points
A general discussion on what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. is presented. There are some inaccuracies. A summary provides some rationale and evidence to explain why the diagnoses are relevant.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
9 points
A partial discussion on what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. is presented. There are major inaccuracies. Rationale and evidence for the diagnoses are lacking.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion on what primary and secondary medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. is omitted; or, medical diagnoses presented are inaccurate.
Criteria Description
Explanation of Expected Abnormalities During Nursing Assessment
5. Excellent
18 points
A thorough discussion of abnormalities a nurse would expect to find during a nursing assessment is presented. Strong rationale and evidence are provided for support.
4. Good
16.02 points
A discussion of abnormalities a nurse would expect to find during a nursing assessment is presented. General rationale and evidence are provided for support.
3. Satisfactory
14.22 points
A general discussion on the abnormalities a nurse would expect to find during a nursing assessment is presented. There are minor inaccuracies. Some rationale or evidence is provided for support.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.5 points
An incomplete summary of some abnormalities a nurse would expect to find during a nursing assessment is presented. There are inaccuracies. No rationale or evidence is provided for support.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of what abnormalities a nurse would expect to find during a nursing assessment is omitted; or, the expected findings are not relevant for the patient or his health status.
Criteria Description
Effects of Health Status on Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Aspects of Patient and Family
5. Excellent
18 points
A thorough discussion of the effects of the health status on the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of the patient, and the impact the health status has on the family, is presented. Strong support for the discussion is provided.
4. Good
16.02 points
A discussion of the effects of the health status on the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of the patient, and the impact the health status has on the family, is presented. Support for the discussion is provided.
3. Satisfactory
14.22 points
The effects of the health status on the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of the patient, and the impact the health status has on the family, are summarized. Overall, the described effects on the patient and impact to the family are relevant. Some support for the discussion is provided.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.5 points
The effects of the health status on the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of the patient, and the impact the health status has on the family, are partially summarized. The effects presented are questionable, and support for the discussion is not provided.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The effects of the health status on the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of the patent, and the impact the health status has on the family, are omitted.
Criteria Description
Interventions for Support
5. Excellent
18 points
All relevant interventions that can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family are thoroughly discussed.
4. Good
16.02 points
Key interventions that can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family are discussed. Some detail is needed for clarity.
3. Satisfactory
14.22 points
Some interventions that can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family are summarized. There are minor inaccuracies.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.5 points
Some interventions that can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family are partially presented. More information is required.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Interventions that can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family are omitted.
Criteria Description
Actual or Potential Problems Based on Condition
5. Excellent
18 points
Four or more actual or potential problems faced by the patient are thoroughly discussed. The posed problems are clearly related to his condition. Strong rationale is provided and supports the discussion.
4. Good
16.02 points
Four or more actual or potential problems faced by the patient are discussed. The posed problems are relevant to his condition. Rationale provided generally supports the discussion.
3. Satisfactory
14.22 points
At least four actual or potential problems faced by the patient are summarized. The posed problems are generally relevant to his condition. There are minor inaccuracies. Some information or rationale is needed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.5 points
Three actual or potential problems faced by the patient are partially presented. It is unclear how some of the posed problems are relevant to his condition. There are inaccuracies.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Fewer than three actual or potential problems faced by the patient are presented. The problems posed are not relevant to his condition.
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
6 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
5.34 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
4.74 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4.5 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
6 points
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
5.34 points
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
4.74 points
Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4.5 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
6 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
5.34 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
3. Satisfactory
4.74 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
4.5 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, or word choice are present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
2.4 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
2.14 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
1.9 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
1.8 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
3.6 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
3.2 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
2.84 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.7 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 120 points
