Advanced Pathophysiology
An understanding of the symptoms of alterations in cardiovascular and respiratory systems is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.n this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify the elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.o prepare:y Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study scenario for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain thefollowingThe cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary pathophysiologic processes that result in the patient presenting these symptoms.ny racial/ethnic variables thatmay impact physiological functioning.How these processes interact to affect the patient.By Day 7 of Week 4ubmit your Case Study Analysis Assignment by Day 7 of Week 4Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates). All papers submitted must use this formatting.Week 4: Alterations in the Cardiovascular and Respiratory SystemsCardiovascular and respiratory disorders can quickly become dangerous healthcare matters, and they routinely land among the leading causes of hospital admissions. Disorders in these areas are complicated by the fact that these two systems work so closely as contributors to overall health. APRNs working to form a similarly close partnership with patients must demonstrate not only support and compassion, but expertise to guide the understanding of diagnoses and treatment plans. This includes an understanding of patient medical backgrounds, relevant characteristics, and other variables that can be factors in their diagnoses and treatments.This week, you examine alterations in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the resultant disease processes. You also consider patient characteristics, including racial and ethnic variables, and the impact they have on altered physiology.Learning ObjectivesStudents will:Analyze processes related to cardiovascular and respiratory disordersAnalyze alterations in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the resultant disease processesAnalyze racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioningEvaluate the impact of patient characteristics on disorders and altered physiology
