Pathophysiology

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Identify a person you know who has an immune system disorder or cancer. Review content in your text for potential types of disorders.

Interview the affected person and write a 3-5 page paper identifying your findings including: 

· Identify the pathophysiology of the immune system disorder

· Discuss the treatment for the immune system disorder

· Summarize the findings of the interview.

· Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings or identify therapies that may be new or different from what the affected person may be using.  Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. You can find useful reference materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide:  https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks

· Cite your sources in-text and on a References page using APA format. Have questions about APA? Visit the online APA guide:  https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa

Questions you may want to use to guide your interview:

1. Which immune system disorder do you have?

2. How long have you had this disorder?

3. How has this disorder changed your life (home and work)?

4. Are you able to carry out daily activities independently?

5. What therapies are you using to manage this disorder?

6. What, if any, side effects does the treatment have?

7. What therapies are you using to manage this disorder?

8. What, if any, side effects doe the treatment have?

9. Has this disorder changed your body?

10. Does this disorder have any emotional effects on you?

11. Have alternative therapies, such as Eastern medicine (acupuncture, herbal treatment, yoga) been tried or recommended?

Title of Paper

Your Name

Rasmussen College

COURSE#: Course Title

Professor’s Name

Assignment Due Date

The first paragraph is an introduction to your paper. As a general rule, it should be at least 3 sentences long and should introduce the reader to your paper.

Pathophysiology

Above is an example of a level one heading. Introduce this section of your paper in one sentence (i.e. “In this section, the author of this paper will discuss…”). After introducing your topic, you will write 2-3 paragraphs discussing the pathophysiology of the chosen disease process, including the etiology and risk factors, pathogenesis (NOT just a definition of the disease), and clinical manifestations.

Patient Experience

Above is an example of a level two heading, meaning the content addressed in this paragraph will be pertinent to the level one heading above it (in this case, Pathophysiology). In this section, specific examples of the impact of this disorder on the person interviewed will be included (clinical manifestations they experience, the impact on their life, etc.). At least one paragraph (three sentences) should be included here. This information can also be incorporated into the “Pathophysiology” level one heading paragraphs if you prefer (this section could then be deleted); An example would be as follows: “The clinical manifestations of [disease process] are [list all clinical manifestations]. When interviewing the patient, he/she stated that she experiences [list of clinical manifestations experienced by person].”

Treatment

Above is an example of a level one heading. Introduce this section of your paper in one sentence (i.e. “In this section, the author of this paper will discuss…”). After introducing your topic, you will write 1-2 paragraphs discussing the treatment of the chosen disease process, including both pharmacological (medications &/or supplements) and non-pharmacological (surgeries, therapies, nursing care, etc.) treatment options.

Patient Experience

Above is an example of a level two heading, meaning the content addressed in this paragraph will be pertinent to the level one heading above it (in this case, Treatment). In this section, treatments that the person you interviewed uses to treat his/her disorder will be discussed. At least one paragraph (three sentences) should be included here, but you may need more depending on the amount of treatments your interviewee uses. This information can also be incorporated into the “Treatment” level one heading paragraphs if you prefer (this section could then be deleted); An example would be as follows: “The medications that can be used to treat [disease process] are [list all medications]. When interviewing the patient, he/she stated that he/she has been prescribed [medication(s) used by patient].”

Impact on Lifestyle

Above is an example of a level one heading. Introduce this section of your paper in one sentence (i.e. “In this section, the author of this paper will discuss…”). In this section, all other topics discussed in your interview will be included. Typically, this requires two or more paragraphs of information in which the following questions are answered, as outlined by your assignment:

Conclusion

Above is an example of a level one heading. Conclude and summarize your paper in 3-5 sentences.

References

Included references are included here in APA format. APA format requires citations be double-spaced with a hanging indent.