Assignment:
Investigate one of the following disease processes: COPD and my state is Florida
1. Analyze and describe the pathophysiology of the disease process and discuss the evidence-based pharmacological treatments in your state and how they affect management of the disease in your community. (3/4 to 1 page)
2. Discuss the clinical guidelines for assessment, diagnosis, and patient education for the disease process. (3/4 to 1 page)
3. Analyze how the disease process affects patients, families, and populations in communities. (3/4 to 1 page)
4. Discuss briefly three strategies you could use to implement best practices for managing the disease in your current healthcare organization. (3/4 to 1 page)