4/27/22, 4:13 PM Renal/Genitourinary System Paper
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Renal/Genitourinary System Paper
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| DIRECTIONS |
1. Review the case study below.
2. Develop a 4-6 page paper (not including the title or reference pages) fulfilling the case study
requirements.
3. The paper must follow the APA Publication Manual (7 Edition) guidelines using the Professional
Paper Required Elements, including Headings for each section. The paper will also be free of
typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors. An abstract page is not required. A guide for using
the latest APA Publication Manual is located in the APA/WRITING & LIBRARY/DATABASE
SEARCHING RESOURCES MODULE.
4. Review the Renal Genitourinary Paper Grading Rubric.
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Case Study
You are the RN caring for a 53-year-old male with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) secondary to
type 2 diabetes, which is often non-compliant with his medications and diet. He also has hypertension
and hypercholesterolemia. His medications include Insulin, Lisinopril, erythropoietin, furosemide,
Phoslo, and Lipitor. He has recently begun hemodialysis. He quit smoking cigarettes 1 year ago; he had
a 30-year pack/day history. He is a retired high school teacher. His physical activity is limited to some
light household chores.
Introduction
Briefly introduce the patient and situation to the reader and explain what the paper is about. No more
than 6 to 8 sentences.
Renal System
Explain the major structures and roles of the renal system. Include the kidney and nephron’s basic
processes and anatomy and how the nephron controls calcium, sodium, and potassium.
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4/27/22, 4:13 PM Renal/Genitourinary System Paper
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Renal/Genitourinary System Paper
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Treatment
Explain the pathophysiology (the disease and changes to the cell, tissue, organs, and body functions)
of CKD. When you explain the disease process, explain where and how erythropoietin, furosemide,
Phoslo, and Lipitor mechanism of action is used to treat the disease.
Medication Counseling Needs
Explain the key medication counseling needs for this patient/family before, during, and after receiving
erythropoietin, furosemide, Phoslo, and Lipitor (including major side effects & when the patient/family
should contact their provider). Also, describe what reputable website the family may use to find more
information about this disease and the treatment.
Conclusion
Using the first person in this section, explain to the reader what type of nursing you practice and in what
setting. Explain if you have cared for patients with this disease and how this assignment has changed
how you will care for these patients in the future.
References
A minimum of 2 references is required, not older than 5 years of age. At least 1 of these references
must come from a peer-reviewed journal source accessed through the Shimberg Library Online EJournals or Articles (http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
authtype=ip,guest&custid=s3654090&groupid=main&direct=true&db=edspub&profile=eds&plp=1)
Database.
NOTE: Turnitin automatically reviews all Written Papers in this course for plagiarism. While a score of
less than 10% is optimal, it is required that your Turnitin score is in the “green zone” at the time of
submission. Academic papers should never be more than 25% cited from references even if cited
correctly. If your paper is not in the green zone (less than 25%), review your Turnitin similarity report and
make revisions until the green zone is achieved. Consider the use of abbreviations for frequently used
phrases throughout your paper. The similarity report will generate immediately after the first 3
submissions, and you may revise and resubmit until the due date as many times as needed before the
deadline (after 3 submissions, reports generate every 24 hours). The last paper submitted will be
graded. Plan and do not wait until the last minute to submit papers. Papers not in the green zone will not
be accepted, will receive an automatic 0, and are subject to plagiarism violations, which are recorded in
your permanent student record. To view your report, go to the grade book after you submit, you should
see your submission with a colored icon next to it. If you click on it, it will pull up your Turnitin report.
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