NURS 6531 Week 8 Discussion: Electrolyte Disorders

NURS 6531 Week 8 Discussion: Electrolyte Disorders

NURS 6531 Week 8 Discussion: Electrolyte Disorders

When an electrolyte disorder occurs, it disrupts the balance of ionized salts in the blood. Since electrolytes regulate physiological functions in the body, if left untreated, electrolyte disorders can cause harm to multiple body systems. This results in a variety of symptoms which are sometimes severe and life threatening. In this Discussion, you explore common electrolyte disorders and their potential causes, as well as the impact of the disorders on patients.

To prepare:

Review Chapters 207, 208, and 241 of the Buttaro et al. text, as well as the Adams et al. and Assadi articles in this week’s Learning Resources.

Select one of the following electrolyte disorders:

• hyperkalemia and hypokalemia
• hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia
• hypernatremia and hyponatremia
• hypermagnesemia and hypomagnesemia

Reflect on signs and symptoms of this disorder.

Consider potential causes of the disorder that you selected. Reflect on whether that disorder is iatrogenic or a result of prescribed drugs.

Think about the impact of this electrolyte disorder on patients. Consider how the disorder affects other body systems.

Post on or before Day 3 a description of the electrolyte disorder that you selected as well as signs and symptoms. Then, explain potential causes of the disorder including whether it is iatrogenic or a result of prescribed drugs. Finally, describe the impact of the disorder on patients and their body systems.

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Week 9 Assignment

Assignment 1: Application– Chronic Kidney Disease

According to the National Kidney Foundation, 26 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease with millions of others at risk (National Kidney Foundation, 2012). Over time, this disorder will become progressively worse, and patients will eventually experience a loss of renal function. Early detection and prevention is key for patients with this disorder.

For this reason, it is important for you, as the provider, to be aware of various signs, symptoms, and risk factors of chronic kidney disease. In this Assignment, you explore the disorder including the role that patient history, physical exams, and diagnostics play in diagnosis and treatment.

To prepare:

• Review Chapter 149 in Part 13 of the Buttaro et al. text in this week’s Learning Resources. Reflect on the clinical presentation of chronic kidney disease.
• Think about how you might diagnose a patient with chronic kidney disease. Consider the role that patient history, physical exams, and diagnostics play in diagnosis.
• Reflect on potential treatment options for chronic kidney disease including the implications of prescribed drugs.
• Consider the following patient factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, and behavior. Think about how these factors might impact the diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease.

To complete:

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following

• Describe the clinical presentation of chronic kidney disease.
• Explain how you might diagnose a patient with chronic kidney disease including the role that patient history, physical exams, and diagnostics play in diagnosis.
• Explain implications of potential treatment options for this disease including prescribed drugs.
• Describe how patient factors might impact the diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease.

Assignment 1: Application – Chronic Kidney Disease (Due)

By Day 7

• Submit Assignment: Chronic Kidney Disease. This Assignment was presented in Week 8 and is due by Day 7 of Week 9.

Submission and Grading Information

To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:

• Please save your Assignment using the following naming convention: “WK9Assgn+lastname+first initial”.
• Click the Week 9 Assignment link.
• Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “WK9Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open. If you are submitting multiple files, repeat until all files are attached.
• Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.