Walden NURS6501 Week 2 Assignment Advanced Pathophysiology
One of the most useful components of patient care is a correct diagnosis which leads to offering a patient the correct treatment. Central to correct diagnosis and treatment is an understanding of the cell, and cell behavior as come conditions may have various circumstances and factors affecting their onset, hence making them more complex (Karaca & Aslan, 2018). Therefore, understanding the cells and cell behavior needs to be integrated with ethnic and racial variables, patient characteristics, environment, and genes. This week’s assignment deals with a patient cases study where the symptoms presented by the patient will be analyzed using various discussion questions.
Why the Patient Presented With the Symptoms
The patient complained of a variety of symptoms, including fevers, constipation, and crampy left lower quadrant pain. After initially refusing a colonoscopy, the patient eventually agreed to one, which revealed a positive test for adenocarcinoma of the colon. Despite the fact that the patient had a colonoscopy after the acute diverticulitis had resolved, the symptoms presented at the clinic point to a recurring case of acute diverticulitis. The patient has the three most common diverticulitis symptoms (fever, constipation, and pain in the lower left quadrant). Because the condition is more of an individual’s lifetime, it may be bothering the patient. The patient also consumes a low-fiber diet and is obese, all of which contribute to the development of the condition.
Genes That May Be Associated With the Development of the Condition
According to Strate & Morris (2019), diverticulitis may result from a complex interaction of gut microbiome, genetics,
medications, lifestyle factors, and diet. Even though it has been agreed that genetics play a substantial role in the development of the condition, only a few genes have been implicated. However, a recent study reported that one of the genes that can be implicated in the development of diverticulitis is the laminin β 4 gene (LAMB4) (Coble et al.,2017). Prior to the findings regarding LAMB4, the Tumor necrosis factor superfamily member 15 (TNFSF15) gene was also found to be associated with the development of diverticulitis.
The Process of Immunosuppression and the Effect It Has On Body Systems
Immunosuppression is characterized by decreased immune system activation. While certain parts of the immune system may have immunosuppressive properties, immunosuppression can also be induced (Xe, 2020). The process can be induced by the administration of antidepressant medications, in some cases to allow organ transplant or bone marrow transplant to avoid rejection. Immunosuppression can occur when intracellular pathways necessary for antigen recognition or other immune response systems are blocked, or when immune effector cells are killed (Xe, 2020). Immunosuppression, especially when chronic, increases the risk of cancer, particularly virus-related cancers. The effects of immunosuppression caused by ultraviolet ratio, ionizing radiation, or pharmaceutical drugs vary depending on the dosage or intensity used, with higher dosage or intensity having a greater effect on the body systems (Xe, 2020). Immunosuppression induced for an organ transplant, while uncommon, can result in metastatic tumor cells or occult tumors within the organs or tissues. Occult metastatic melanoma poses a risk to the person receiving the transplanted organs and tissues.
Conclusion
In conclusion, as an APRN, it is important to understand effective patient diagnosis for effective treatment. It allows careful analysis of symptoms to come up with the best management strategy. This write-up has explored a case study of a patient presenting with various symptoms. After an analysis, it was noted that the symptoms could be coming from recurring diverticulitis.
Week 2 Assignment
Case Study Analysis
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.
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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:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
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.
By Day 7 of Week 2
Submit your Case Study Analysis Assignment by Day 7 of Week 2.
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APA Writing Checklist
Use this document as a checklist for each paper you will write throughout your GCU graduate program. Follow specific instructions indicated in the assignment and use this checklist to help ensure correct grammar and APA formatting. Refer to the APA resources available in the GCU Library and Student Success Center.
☐ APA paper template (located in the Student Success Center/Writing Center) is utilized for the correct format of the paper. APA style is applied, and format is correct throughout.
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