Rasmussen University – NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology
Title of
Assignment: Module 02 Written
Assignment - Immune System Disorders
Purpose of Assignment:
Apply knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of immune
system disorders. Autoimmune disorders are generally considered the host
attacking itself, which manifests in different types of disorders.
Course Competency(s):
·
Determine the cellular functions required to
regulate homeostasis.
Instructions:
Content:
Identify a person you know who has an
immune system disorder or cancer. Review content in your text for potential
types of disorders.
Interview the affected person and
write a 3–5-page summary of the interview, including:
·
Identify the pathophysiology of
the immune system disorder
·
Discuss the treatment for the
immune system disorder
·
Summarize
the findings of the interview
·
Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings or
identify therapies that may be new or different from what the affected person
may be using. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals,
textbooks, reference texts, and CINAHL nursing guides. You can find useful reference
materials for this assignment in the School of Nursing guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/nursing/referenceebooks
·
Cite your sources in-text and on a
References page using APA format. Have questions about APA? Visit the online
APA guide: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa
Questions you may want to use to guide your interview:
1. How would you describe your immune system disorder?
2. How long have you had this disorder?
3. How has this disorder changed your life (home and work)?
4. Are you able to carry out daily activities independently?
5. What treatments are you using to manage this disorder?
6. What side effects have you experienced with the treatments?
7. How has this disorder changed your body?
8. How has this disorder impacted you emotionally?
9. Have alternative therapies, such as Eastern medicine (acupuncture,
herbal treatment, yoga) been tried or recommended?
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