Assignment Description:For your final NR526 assignment, you will develop a set of three detailed handouts focusing on the topic you selected during Week 5.
Important Note: Each handout must provide an in-depth application of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health (physical) assessment concepts relevant to your chosen topic. Each handout should thoroughly explore at least one core concept, though it may be necessary to cover multiple related concepts if they are integral to understanding the topic.
References:While you may refer to your course textbooks, it is essential to include at least one peer-reviewed article as a reference in each handout. Clinical practice guidelines are highly recommended sources, but other peer-reviewed articles that present evidence-based patient care are also appropriate.
Visual Aids:Feel free to incorporate images, concept maps, tables, or other visual aids to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of your handouts. You may use media that you create yourself or those available through the Chamberlain Library’s copyright resources: Chamberlain Library Copyright. If you choose to include links to video or audio resources, ensure they are relevant and enhance the content. Remember that current, relevant, and accurate content is the most critical aspect of your handouts. For clinical topics, “current” is defined as no more than five years old.
Developing the Handouts:
- Pharmacology Handout:
- Focus on one or more drugs related to the complex health situation you are addressing. You may concentrate on a single drug or, if relevant, discuss how multiple drugs work together or compare and contrast similar or alternative drugs.
- Pathophysiology Handout:
- Address the pathophysiology associated with the complex health situation. Examples of topics include the interaction between different body systems or the compensatory mechanisms that are activated in response to the health issue.
- Physical Assessment Handout:
- Highlight the key health (physical) assessment strategies and techniques relevant to identifying and managing the complex health situation. This may include how to interpret specific physical findings, the significance of various clinical signs, or the best practices in patient assessment for this condition.