TYPE II DIABETES1) Write a 2-3-page paper (excluding title and reference pages).2) Include the following sections about the selected disease process (detailedcriteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric).
a. Introduction of disease – 10 points/10%• One paragraph (approximately 200 words)• Includes disease description• Includes epidemiology of disease
b. Etiology and risk factors – 20 points/20%• Common causes of the disease or condition• Risk factors for the disease or condition• Impact of age• Prevalence based on gender,• Influence of environment• Genetic basis of disease• Lifestyle influences• All information supported by current literature
c. Pathophysiological processes – 20 points/20%• Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ levelthat contribute to the disease process.• Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.• Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.
d. Clinical manifestations and complications – 20 points/20%• Describes the physical signs and symptoms that are important in consideringthe presence of the disease.• Identifies signs that contribute to the diagnosis of the condition• Identifies symptoms that contribute to the diagnosis of the condition.• Identifies complications of the disease.• Discusses the implications to the patient when complications are left untreated.
e. Diagnostics – 10 points/10%• Includes list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests used to determine thepresence of the disease.
• Discusses the significance of test findings in relation to the disease process.f. Interview – 10 points/10%
• Once the student has become familiar with the disorder, it is their responsibilityto locate an individual living with the disease process to interview (interviewee). Itis recommended that you find an individual first, then completes research andwriting on the topic prior to performing the interview.
§ The interviewee must be at least 18 years old and able to answer questionsby themselves§ The interviewee has been diagnosed with Type II diabetes
§ The interviewee cannot be a patient from the clinical setting or a patient fromyour work environment (hospitals, doctor’s office, LTC facility, home health,etc.)§ The interviewee may be a relative, friend, colleague, or stranger.§ Please use the individual’s own words in relation to their experience with thedisease/disorder.
• NOTE: This assignment is for educational purposes only. Students areNOT to provide any medical/nursing advice or education to interviewees.Refer interviewee questions to their physician.• Interview Questions
§ What is the age of the individual being interviewed? What is the relationshipof the individual to you? How long have they had the disorder?§ What clinical manifestations of the disorder does the individual experience?How does it compare to what you discovered in your resources?§ What complications of the disorder does the individual experience? Howdoes this compare to what you discovered in your resources?§ What other medical conditions/disorders has the individual been diagnosedwith? Do their other medical conditions have any effect on the chosendisorder?§ How does the disease affect the individual’s daily living/activities? (repeathospitalizations, has to take a lot of meds, any activity restrictions, a lot ofappointments?)§ How does the disease/disorder affect the individual’s outlook on life? (Feellike a burden to family, do they have good family support, feel hopeless,optimistic, good coping mechanisms?)§ What did you learn from interviewing the individual?
g. APA Style and Organization – 10 points/10%• References are submitted with assignment.• Uses current APA format and is free of errors.• Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.• Paper is 2-3 pages, excluding title and reference pages.• At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding thetextbook, are provided.
