Title: Module Case Study: Endocrine
Course: NUR 2710C Adult Health Nursing II > Section: Module 4:2 Endocrine, Immune, Hematology

Review the following Case Study then answer the questions below.  Each question is worth 12 points.

Write your answers in a Word Document.  Save the file with your name and the title of the module then attach it here for grading.

Each case study should be read thoroughly for understanding of the situation and then analyzed by answering the questions with specific information to introduction of patient, problem, pathophysiology, nursing physical assessment, nursing process, recommendations and community resources. For maximum effectiveness it is essential to complete learning objectives and assigned readings prior to the analysis of the case study and to utilize the nursing process and critical thinking to assist with decision-making. The case study rubric is provided to assist with performance expectations.

S.T. is a 26-year-old college student that was recently diagnosed as having Hodgkin disease. He went to his primary care doctor because of a small enlargement on the left side of his neck.

Questions:

1. Discuss the pathophysiology of Hodgkin’s disease and what a positive diagnosis of Hodgkin disease depends on.

2. Discuss and prioritize nursing diagnoses and interventions for a patient with Hodgkin disease.

3. Explain what S.T. diagnosis of Stage I Hodgkin disease implies:

4.  The nurse expects that the course of treatment will involve: Discuss details of treatment.

5. Explain the need for support groups for a client diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease.