EDEMA

EDEMA Order Description Use current-evidenced based guidelines (within 7 years) . NON-text book and NON-website sources, bullet points with speaker's notes, graphics, and proper APA in-text citation/reference list. 1. Overview of the Disease Process 2. Definition of the Disease • The universally accepted definition • Succinctly written • Any classifications or categories of the disease, if applicable 3. Pathogenesis of the Disease • All pertinent cellular processes are addressed • Physiological/pathophysiological processes are addressed 4. Risk Factors / Etiology • Risk factors for the selected disease are discussed • Etiology for the selected disease is addressed, if applicable 5. Symptoms • The common or classic symptoms associated with the selected disease process 6. Physical Examination Findings • Classic or common physical examination • Includes hallmark findings, if applicable 7. Differential Diagnosis – at least 3 of them 8. Laboratory / Diagnostics • Diagnostic findings to confirm the disease • Includes the gold standard diagnostic tests, if applicable 9. Plan of Care • Evidence-based nursing management inventions • May reflect direct patient care nursing role or Advanced Practice Nursing • Pharmacological management • Non-pharmacological interventions 10. References • References are appropriate, current, and relevant for the selected disease process • A minimum of 5 references are used from scholarly sources. • Reference are listed in APA 6th edition format