Attached is information sheet and case scenarios 1&2, you can chose either one to do.
marking rubric is attached, along with the assignment FAQ page for more instructions.
NRSG366 Partnerships in Chronicity
Assessment 1: Information Sheet and Case Scenarios
For this assessment you are given a choice between two (2) case scenarios. The scenarios are your referral
information and no additional information is available.
Each student is to select one (1) scenario on which to base their assessment. The completed assessment is
to be submitted through the appropriate turn-it-in drop box on the NRSG366 LEO site. The Assessment
One marking criteria in the unit outline is to be used to guide the preparation of this assessment.
When submitting your assessment, please do not use the scenario as part of your response.
Option 1: Epilepsy
Jessica Williamson is a 28 year old woman with a past history of epilepsy. Two weeks ago Jessica was out socially, drinking
alcohol at a dance club. Jessica experienced a seizure whilst on the dance floor. Upon arrival at the local Emergency Department,
paramedic staff reported that she had experienced a full tonic-clonic seizure that lasted for three minutes, during which she lost
consciousness. Jessica was assessed and admitted. During her hospitalisation, Jessica was stabilised and discharged from
hospital 1 week after the episode. Her discharge medications included an anticonvulsant.
On discharge Jessica was asked to attend her GP for follow-up.
Medical History
Jessica was diagnosed with epilepsy in late adolescence. Initially the seizures were very difficult to control using anticonvulsants
but her condition stabilised 5 years ago. Three months ago she weaned herself off her anticonvulsants as she wanted to fall
pregnant. During her hospitalization she was recommenced on her anticonvulsant.
Four years ago Jessica was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Jessica was taught to control her blood glucose levels using
diet and oral hypoglycaemics, this is now decreasingly effective.
Her most recent observations include:
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