Adaptive Response in Advanced Pathophysiology Adaptive Response As an advanced practice nurse, you will examine patients presenting with a variety of disorders. You must, therefore, understand how the body normally functions so that you can identify when it is reacting to changes. Often, when changes occur in body systems, the body reacts with compensatory mechanisms. […]

Create a case-based presentation on a specific disease process from one of the units of study in the course. The focus of the presentation is the pathophysiology of the disease. The presentation should be 10-12 slides (or the equivalent is not using a PowerPoint or similar presentation application) The pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Case Presentation […]

Cardiovascular Mr. W.G. is a 53-year-old white man who began to experience chest discomfort while playing tennis with a friend. At first, he attributed his discomfort to the heat and had a large breakfast. Gradually, however, discomfort intensified to a crushing sensation in the sternal area and the pain seemed to spread upward into his […]

Epilepsy: A Case Study Analysis The case of LS, a 31-year-old woman who experienced a first-time seizure, raises important considerations regarding the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. This paper analyzes the presented information, identifies potential risk factors, recommends diagnostic studies, and proposes an appropriate course of action for antiseizure therapy. Risk Factor Analysis An important […]

The Challenges of Access to Dialysis Care for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. As the disease progresses, patients may require dialysis treatment to filter waste and excess water from the blood. However, access to regular dialysis care can be a […]

Unit 4 Discussion Treatment of Hypothyroidism Treatment of Hypothyroidism: Case Study Analysis Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder characterised by insufficient production of thyroid hormones. This paper examines a case of primary hypothyroidism in a 53-year-old postmenopausal woman and discusses appropriate management strategies. Case Presentation A 53-year-old white female presented for evaluation of recent lab […]

Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Edema and COPD: A Case Study Abstract: This paper examines the case of D.D., a 66-year-old female with a history of smoking, bronchiolitis, hyperinflated lungs, pulmonary edema, and suspected pulmonary hypertension. The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the United States is discussed, along with causes of mortality in COPD […]