Step one: For your topic, choose a chronic or complex health condition (disorder, disease, or syndrome) in children that
interests you.
Step two: After selecting a chronic or complex health condition that affects children, search reputable sources to research your topic (Google Scholar, CDC, etc.). You may use your textbook as a reference, but must also include a minimum of two (2) additional credible, current (less than 5 years old,) and relevant sources in APA format with your assignment.
Step three: You should use Microsoft Word to create the assignment. Per APA format, the font should be 12 point and in the Times New Roman style. The paper should be double spaced, follow APA formatting guidelines, and be approximately 3-4 pages in length (excluding title page and reference page)
Step four: Include this required information for preparing the Pediatric Complex or Chronic Condition Paper:
Introduction of the health condition, to include epidemiology as appropriate (~1-2 paragraphs recommended)
Etiology of the condition (~1-2 paragraphs recommended)
Pathophysiologic process of the condition (~1-2 paragraphs recommended)
Clinical manifestations and complications (~1-2 paragraphs recommended)
Prognosis, implications of living with the condition (for the child and family,) and ethical considerations related to the disorder (~3-4 paragraphs recommended)
Analyze the information gathered regarding the condition and utilize it to create a plan of care. Identify and prioritize a minimum of three nursing actions/therapeutics to be applied to the care of the child (and/or their family) affected by the condition. Provide rationale for prioritization of the selected actions/therapeutics based on the information gathered for this paper (~3-4 paragraphs recommended)
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