Reference no: EM132592331

NSB236 Integrated Nursing Practice - Queensland University of Technology

Case Study: The Deteriorating Patient

For this essay you are required to select ONE case scenario related to the clinical deterioration of a patient:

Option 1: Traumatic Brain Injury Option 2: Septic Shock

In order to undertake this 1500 word essay you will need to research the topic using current and relevant peer reviewed literature and review of:

• The lecture and tutorial material associated with the relevant topic.
• Your knowledge and understanding related to:
1. The physiology and pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis and associated clinical data identified within the chosen case study;
2. The physiological assessments relevant to the features within the case study.
The assessment tasks requires you to:

1. Identify and discuss two (2) signs or symptoms of clinical deterioration associated with the presenting problem, from chosen case study. This discussion should consider the potential impact of case study data (e.g. pathology results, past medical history) on the health status of the patient in the chosen case.

2. Following on from your presented discussion associated with point one (1), develop a clinical plan of care which identifies:
• One (1) priority of clinical care and;

Discuss three (3) nursing interventions that directly address the identified clinical priority. The discussion should refer to relevant clinical assessments. Measurable outcome parameters for each intervention will be discussed to justify the intervention and evaluate its efficacy. Discussion is to be supported with contemporary research.

Learning outcome 1. Consolidate knowledge of key NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards, and National Health Priorities to enable effective decision planning and action in a range of complex clinical situations across the lifespan.

Learning outcome 2. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to support evidence based decision making associated with planning and action.

Learning outcome 3. Demonstrate structured decision making and clinical reasoning to review a range of health situations, synthesise evidence and data, determine priorities and formulate plans of care and interventions in line with timeframes and agreed goals.

Case Option 1: Traumatic Brain Injury

Case Option 2: Shock

Attachment:- Integrated Nursing Practice.rar