NURS 6501 Week 1 Discussion: Alterations in Cellular Processes
NURS 6501 Week 1 Discussion: Alterations in Cellular Processes
NURS 6501 Week 1
In this Discussion, you examine a case study and explain the disease that is suggested. You examine the symptoms and explain the cells that are involved and potential alterations and impacts.
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific scenario for this Discussion. Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with edema of the extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has a history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to a lack of dentures. The patient has been with protein malnutrition.
Day 3 of Week 1
Post an explanation of the disease in the scenario, you were provided. Include the following in your explanation:
The role genetics plays in the disease.
Why the patient is presenting with the specific symptoms
The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response
The cells that are in this process.
How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response?
Also check: NURS 6501N Week 2: Altered Physiology Module 1 Assignment
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