315_6-1 Case Study
Attached is the Case study guidelines and rubric. Please follow precisely.
APA Format
4 In-text cited references
TOPIC:
Mr. R is a 48-year-old Hispanic man who has worked the past 10 years as a warehouse worker. He is 5’6”, weighs 175 pounds, and has a waist circumference of 38”. At his last visit at your office, his blood pressure was 140/60 mm Hg. Prior to the visit, he had fasting blood work done, and his primary care provider plans to review the results with him today. The pertinent diagnostic results are as follows: a fasting plasma glucose level of 137 mg/dL, an HDL level of 27 mg/dL, LDL level of 247 mg/dL, a serum triglyceride level of 210 mg/dL. Use the following prompts as guidelines while performing and writing your case study:
1 Identify what this individual is most at risk for based on the information presented in this case above.
2 Explain the significance of this individual’s weight and waist diameter. Explain how this individual is at increased risk for insulin resistance.
Explain briefly the differences between hypoinsulinemia, hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia as each relate to an individual with type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
NUR 315 Case Study Guidelines and Rubric
Critical thinking is a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an
opinion or conclusion. Case studies are meant to connect real-world scenarios with theoretical teachings. You are expected to test assumptions and find creative
ways to consider all the facets contributing to analysis of the case.
Prompt:
For each case study, be sure to:
? Introduce main elements and concerns and identify the pathology.
? Use the associated questions to guide your paper and explain the pathology in the development of a plan of care.
? Explain the role patient-care technologies (i.e., point of care testing, computer provider order entry, bar-coding medication administration, EMR/EHR) in
caring for the individual(s).
? Apply critical thinking in analyzing and interpreting the data.
? Include evidence to support your analysis of the case.
? Write clearly and concisely, following standard rules of grammar.
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as at least a 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font,
one-inch margins, and at least two peer-reviewed sources cited in APA format.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,
review these instructions.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Pathology:
Introduction and
Identification
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
uses industry-specific language
and is exceptionally clear and
well-informed
Introduces the reader to
specific themes and main
elements of the assigned case
study without any gaps and
precisely identifies specific
pathology
Introduces the reader to
specific themes and main
elements of the assigned case
study and identifies the
pathology, but with gaps in
information presented
Does not accurately introduce
the reader to specific themes
and main elements of the
assigned case study and does
not identify the pathology
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Pathology:
Explanation and Plan
of Care
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
uses industry-specific language
to establish expertise
Comprehensively explains the
pathological condition in the
development of plan of care for
the individual in the assigned
case study without any gaps
Explains the pathological
condition in the development of
plan of care for the individual in
the assigned case study, but
with gaps
Does not explain the
pathological condition in the
development of plan of care for
the individual in the assigned
case study
20
Response to
Questions
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
seamlessly incorporates these
responses into the submission
Thoroughly addresses all
prompts from the case study
and comprehensively explores
issues, ideas, and concerns
Adequately addresses most
prompts included in the case
study, but does not explore
issues, ideas, or concerns
Addresses less than half of the
prompts from the case study
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Patient-Care
Technologies
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
explanation is exceptionally
clear and well-informed
Accurately explains the role of
patient-care technologies (as
appropriate) in caring for
individuals identified in the
assigned case study without any
gaps
Accurately explains the role of
patient-care technologies (as
appropriate) in caring for
individuals identified in the
assigned case study, but with
gaps in information given
Does not accurately explain the
role of patient-care
technologies (as appropriate) in
caring for individuals identified
in the assigned case study
15
Incorporation of
Resources
Incorporates more than two
discipline-specific, peerreviewed
journal articles and
one source from an
interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed
journal. Viewpoints of experts
are analyzed and well-informed
Incorporates sources of
evidence from at least two
discipline-specific, peerreviewed
journal articles
Incorporates at least two
sources of evidence from peerreviewed
journals, but fails to
make connection to case study
clear
Does not incorporate at least
two sources of evidence from a
peer-reviewed journal
15
Articulation of
Response
(APA/Mechanics)
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented in
a professional and easy-to-read
format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that obstruct understanding
10
Earned Total 100%
