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Week 2: Discussion
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Purpose
The purpose of the graded collaborative discussions is to engage faculty and students in an interactive dialogue to assist the student in organizing, integrating, applying, and critically appraising knowledge regarding advanced nursing practice. Scholarly information obtained from credible sources as well as professional communication are required. Application of information to professional experiences promotes the analysis and use of principles, knowledge, and information learned and related to real-life professional situations. Meaningful dialogue among faculty and students fosters the development of a learning community as ideas, perspectives, and knowledge are shared.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Explain the pathophysiology of heart failure by analyzing a patient’s symptoms. (CO1)
Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure. (CO1)
Explain the significance of physical exam and diagnostic findings in the diagnosis of heart failure. (CO4)
Due Date:
Initial post is due on Wednesday by 11:59 p.m. MT. All posts are due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT
A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0). Week 8 discussion closes on Saturday at 11:59pm MT.
Total Points Possible: 100
Requirements:
Read the case study below.
In your initial discussion post, answer the questions related to the case scenario and support your response with at least one evidence-based reference by Wed., 11:59 pm MT.
Provides a minimum of two responses weekly on separate days; e.g., replies to a post from a peer; AND faculty member’s question; OR two peers if no faculty question using appropriate resources, before Sun., 11:59 pm MT.
Case Scenario:
A 72-year-old male presents to the primary care office with shortness of breath, leg swelling, and fatigue. He reports that he stopped engaging in his daily walk with friends three weeks ago because of shortness of breath that became worse with activity. He decided to come to the office today because he is now propping up on at least 3 pillows at night to sleep. He tells the NP that he sometimes sleeps better in his recliner chair. PMH includes hypertension, hyperlipidemia and Type 2 diabetes.
Physical Exam:
BP 106/74 mmHg, Heart rate 110 beats per minute (bpm)
HEENT: Unremarkable
Lungs: Fine inspiratory crackles bilateral bases
Cardiac: S1 and S2 regular, rate and rhythm; presence of 3rd heart sound; jugular venous distention. Bilateral pretibial and ankle 2+pitting edema noted
ECG: Sinus rhythm at 110 bpm
Echocardiogram: decreased wall motion of the anterior wall of the heart and an ejection fraction of 25%
Diagnosis: Heart failure, secondary to silent MI
Discussion Questions:
Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure.
State whether the patient is in systolic or diastolic heart failure.
Explain the pathophysiology associated with each of the following symptoms: dyspnea on exertion, pitting edema, jugular vein distention, and orthopnea.
Explain the significance of the presence of a 3rd heart sound and ejection fraction of 25%.
Category Points % Description
Application of Course Knowledge
30
30%
The student:
Differentiates between systolic and diastolic heart failure.
States whether the patient is in systolic or diastolic heart failure. 
Explains the pathophysiology associated for each of the following symptoms: dyspnea on exertion, pitting edema, jugular vein distention, and orthopnea. 
Explains the significance of the presence of a 3rd heart sound and an ejection fraction of 25%. 
Support from Evidence-Based Practice
30
30%
Initial discussion post is supported with appropriate, scholarly sources; AND
Sources are published within the last 5 years (unless it is the most current CPG); AND
Reference list is provided and in-text citations match; AND
All answers are fully supported with an appropriate EBM argument
Interactive Dialogue
30
30%
In addition to providing a response to the initial post due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT, student provides a minimum of two responses weekly on separate days; e.g., replies to a post from a peer; AND faculty member’s question; OR two peers if no faculty question. A response to faculty could include a question posed to a student or the entire class or a faculty question directed towards another student. AND
Evidence from appropriate scholarly sources are included; AND
Reference list is provided and in-text citations match
90
90%
Total CONTENT Points= 90 pts
Discussion Format
Category
Points
%
Description
Organization
5
5%
Organization:
Case study responses are presented in a logical format; AND
Responses are in sequence with the numbered questions; AND
The case study response is understandable and easy to follow; AND
All responses are relevant to the case topic
Format
5
5%
Discussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors*
(*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
10
10%
Total FORMAT Points= 10 pts
100
100%
DISCUSSION TOTAL=____ out of 100 points
(*) APA style references and in text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
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Exercise 2-1
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CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS – Avoid excessive quoting. Excessive quoting will result in the deduction of points. Use your own voice. Do not copy and paste.
– Please keep responses separated by the question they are answering. This is for grading purposes.
– Your document must be submitted in Word document or PDF format. I cannot accept PAGES format.
– Your main document does NOT need to have APA headers or title pages.
– Please use the most updated APA style guide (7th edition). References must be listed in APA format at the end of your document (references title, appropriate indentation and spacing must be according to APA rules).
– References MUST include AT LEAST ONE scholarly (and recent) reference. This can include a peer reviewed journal or a reputable website (CDC, UpToDate, online journal, .gov, .edu, .org, etc.). Wikipedia is NOT a reputable website. – You may use a textbook, but it must be supported by another scholarly reference. Please do not use a textbook as your only reference, points will be deducted.
Case Study #1_5
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Questions (Be sure to provide rationales rather than simple answers)
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