CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
An understanding of cells and cell behavior is a critically important component of disease diagnosis and treatment. But some diseases can be complex in nature, with a variety of factors and circumstances impacting their emergence and severity.
Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond isolated cell behavior. Genes, the environments in which cell processes operate, the impact of patient characteristics, and racial and ethnic variables all can have an important impact.
An understanding of the signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For APRNs, this understanding can also help educate patients and guide them through their treatment plans.
In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify cell, gene, and/or process elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned to a specific case study for this Case Study Assignment. Please see the “Announcements” section of the classroom for your assignment from your Instructor.
The Assignment
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis in which you:
- Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms described.
- Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
- Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 2
Submit your Case Study Analysis Assignment by Day 7 of Week 2.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templatesLinks to an external site.
). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
This week we will have another case study to consider. You will review the below listed case study and
present your findings in a 1-2 page case study analysis. Be sure to review all of the requirements
carefully for this assignment. If you have questions be sure to reach out.
Case Study:
A 65-year-old obese African American male patient presents to his HCP with crampy left lower
quadrant pain, constipation, and fevers to 101˚ F. He has had multiple episodes like this one over the
past 15 years and they always responded to bowel rest and oral antibiotics. He has refused to have
the recommended colonoscopy even with his history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
(diverticulitis), sedentary lifestyle, and diet lacking in fiber. His paternal grandfather died of colon
cancer back in the 1950s as well. He finally underwent colonoscopy after his acute diverticulitis
resolved. Colonoscopy revealed multiple polyps that were retrieved, and the pathology was positive
for adenocarcinoma of the colon.
Be sure that your paper is no one than 1-2 content pages. You are to also include both a title
page and a reference page. No more than 1-2 content pages.
The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis in which you:
Explain why you think the patient presented the symptoms described.
Identify the genes that may be associated with the development of the disease.
Explain the process of immunosuppression and the effect it has on body systems.
NURS_6501_Module1_Case Study_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
30 pts
2
5 pts
30 pts
5 pts
Develop a 1- to 2-
page case study
analysis, examining
the patient
symptoms
presented in the
case study. Be sure
to address the
following:Explain
why you think the
patient presented
the symptoms
described.
30 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
The response
accurately and
thoroughly
describes the
patient symptoms.
… The response
includes accurate,
clear, and detailed
reasons, with
explanation for the
symptoms
supported by
evidence and/or
research, as
appropriate, to
support the
explanation.
27 to >24.0 pts
Good
The response
describes the
patient
symptoms. … The
response
includes accurate
reasons, with
explanation for
the symptoms
supported by
evidence and/or
research, as
appropriate, to
support the
explanation.
24 to >22.0 pts
Fair
The response
describes the patient
symptoms in a
manner that is vague
or inaccurate. … The
response includes
reasons for the
symptoms, with
explanations that are
vague or based on
inappropriate
evidence/research.
2
2 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
describes the patient
symptoms in a
manner that is vague
and inaccurate, or the
description is missing.
… The response does
not include reasons
for the symptoms, or
the explanations are
vague or based on
inappropriate or no
evidence/research.
Identify the genes
that may be
associated with the
development of the
disease.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent
The response
includes an accurate,
complete, detailed,
and specific analysis
of the genes that
may be associated
with the development
of the disease.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good
The response
includes an
accurate analysis of
the genes that may
be associated with
the development of
the disease.
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response
includes a vague or
inaccurate analysis
of the genes that
may be associated
with the
development of the
disease.
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
includes a vague
or inaccurate
analysis of the
genes that may
be associated
with the
development of
the disease is
missing.
Explain the process
of
immunosuppression
and the effect it has
on body systems.
30 to >27.0 pts
Excellent
The response
includes an
accurate, complete,
detailed, and
specific explanation
of the process of
immunosuppression
and the effect it has
on body systems.
27 to >24.0 pts
Good
The response
includes an
accurate
explanation of the
process of
immunosuppression
and the effect it has
on body systems.
24 to >17.0 pts
Fair
The response
includes a vague or
inaccurate
explanation of the
process of
immunosuppression
and the effect it has
on body systems.
17 to >0 pts
Poor
The response
includes a vague or
inaccurate
explanation of the
process of
immunosuppression
and the effect it has
on body systems.
Written Expression
and Formatting –
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Total Points: 100
Criteria Ratings Pts
5 pts
5 pts
Paragraph
Development and
Organization:
Paragraphs make
clear points that
support well-
developed ideas,
flow logically, and
demonstrate
continuity of ideas.
Sentences are
carefully focused—
neither long and
rambling nor short
and lacking
substance. A clear
and comprehensive
purpose statement
and introduction are
provided that
delineate all
required criteria.
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards for
flow, continuity, and
clarity. … A clear and
comprehensive
purpose statement,
introduction, and
conclusion are
provided that
delineate all required
criteria.
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow, continuity,
and clarity 80% of
the time. …
Purpose,
introduction, and
conclusion of the
assignment are
stated, yet are brief
and not descriptive.
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow, continuity,
and clarity 60%–
79% of the time. …
Purpose,
introduction, and
conclusion of the
assignment are
vague or off topic.
Paragraphs and
sentences follow
writing standards
for flow,
continuity, and
clarity < 60% of
the time. ... No
purpose
statement,
introduction, or
conclusion were
provided.
Written Expression
and Formatting –
English Writing
Standards: Correct
grammar,
mechanics, and
proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation with
no errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few (1
or 2) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
errors.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several
(3 or 4) grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥ 5)
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation errors that
interfere with the
reader’s understanding.
Written Expression
and Formatting –
The paper follows
correct APA format
for title page,
headings, font,
spacing, margins,
indentations, page
numbers, running
heads,
parenthetical/in-text
citations, and
reference list.
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Uses correct APA
format with no
errors.
4 to >3.0 pts
Good
Contains a few (1 or
2) APA format
errors.
3 to >2.0 pts
Fair
Contains several (3
or 4) APA format
errors.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Contains many (≥
5) APA format
errors.
Criteria Ratings Pts
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