Assignment task: The topic is Dyspepsia
Pathophysiology and Risk Factors: In five sentences, explain the underlying pathophysiology of the disease. Include the incidence of the disease and the patient's risk factors for this disease here.
Assessment: What should the nurse focus on while taking the history? What body systems should the nurse assess for this disease and why? What assessment findings are consistent with this disease? Are there any advanced skills that the nurse should consider? Looking for Course Help?
Labs and Diagnostic Tests: List the labs and diagnostic tests required to confirm the disease. What is an expected normal finding? What constitutes an abnormal finding?
Nonpharmacologic: List nonpharmacologic treatment options for this disease process.
Patient Education: List five educational facts the nurse should discuss with the patient and support person related to the disease. Ideas include explaining the diagnosis, symptoms that warrant a return to the clinic or ER, adverse side effects of medication, required lab monitoring, etc. Provide a link to an evidence-based educational resource the nurse should provide to the patient (i.e., CDC, UpToDate, or a national association like the AHA).
Pharmacologic: Name the drug of choice used to treat the condition, including the MOA, Indications, Common AE, Serious AE, Dosing, Administration, CI, and Interactions. If a class of medication is the first line, choose a medication in that drug class to discuss here.
Evaluation: What should the nurse focus on after the initial plan of care has been implemented? What if the patient's symptoms do not improve or worsen? Think about assessing patient responses, collecting additional data, adjusting the plan of care, patient education, and referrals.
Evidence-Based Guideline: Name the EBP Guideline for the disease and provide a URL link.