ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY DISCUSSION QUESTION
Discussion: Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association (2011), 25.8 million children and adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. Approximately 2 million more are diagnosed every year, with another 79 million people considered to be in a pre-diabetes state. These millions of people are at risk of several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. Since diabetes has a major impact on the health of millions of people around the world, it is essential for nurses to understand the pathophysiology and associated alterations of this disorder. In this Discussion, you compare two types of diabetes—diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.
To Prepare
- Review Chapter 19 in the Huether and McCance text and Chapter 18 in the Hammer and McPhee text. Identify the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Consider the similarities and differences between resulting alterations of hormonal regulation.
- Think about how the factors you selected might impact the diagnosis and prescription of treatment for these two types of diabetes.
THE DISCUSSION QUESTION: (pls include subtitles) Thanks.
Write 1-2 page paper and do the followings:
- Post an explanation of the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.
- Describe the differences and similarities between resulting alterations of hormonal regulation.
- Select two of the following patient factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior.
- Then explain how the factors you selected might impact the diagnosis and prescription of treatment for these two types of diabetes.
- Support your response by at least 3 current, credible sources within the last 5yrs. (2 from learning resources and 1 or 2 from outside sources).
GRACDING RUBRIC:
| Outstanding Performance | Excellent Performance | Competent Performance | Proficient Performance | Room for Improvement | |
| Main Posting: Response to the discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. | 44 (44%) – 44 (44%)
Thoroughly responds
to the discussion question(s) is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. supported by at least 3 current, credible sources | 40 (40%) – 43 (43%)
Responds to the
discussion question(s) is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth supported by at least 3 credible references | 35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
Responds to most of
the discussion question(s) is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 50% of post has exceptional depth and breadth supported by at least 3 credible references | 31 (31%) – 34 (34%)
Responds to some of
the discussion question(s) one to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. post is cited with fewer than 2 credible references | 0 (0%) – 30 (30%)
Does not respond to
the discussion question(s) lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. contains only 1 or no credible references |
| Main Posting: Writing | 6 (6%) – 6 (6%)
Written clearly and
concisely Contains no grammatical or spelling errors Fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style | 5.5 (5.5%) – 5.5 (5.5%)
Written clearly and
concisely May contain one or no grammatical or spelling error Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style | 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Written concisely May contain one to two grammatical or spelling error Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style | 4.5 (4.5%) – 4.5 (4.5%)
Written somewhat
concisely May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors Contains some APA formatting errors | 0 (0%) – 4 (4%)
Not written clearly
or concisely Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style |
| Main Posting: Timely and full participation | 10 (10%) – 10 (10%)
Meets requirements
for timely and full participation posts main discussion by due date |
