Using the topic of the dialysis machine 1) Write a 4-5 page paper (not including the title page or reference page) using APA format. 2) Include the following sections (detailed criteria li

Using the topic of the dialysis machine

1)       Write a 4-5 page paper (not including the title page or reference page) using APA format.

2)       Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric):

a.       Introduction – 5 points/5%

•         The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare technology meets one of the following criteria:

o    Has been introduced recently at the bedside for care of the complex adult patient.

o    Is a non-traditional modality for very ill patients in special circumstances.

o    Is being used in a new way to treat a patient with complex needs.

o    Requires specific training above and beyond general entry-level nursing education.

•         Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

•         Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

•         A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

b.       Explanation and Background– 15 points/15%

•         Include a clear description of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

•         Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology works.

•         Describe the patient population it is used for.

•         Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as applicable.

c.        Risks and Benefits– 15 points/15%

•         Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology can benefit the patient.

•         Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes.

•         Explain the complications that may arise.

•         Discuss considerations for preventing complications.

d.       Interdisciplinary team’s Roles and Responsibilities– 20 points/20%

•         Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse specialists, and researchers.

•         Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the healthcare team that is involved in the use of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

•         Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the patient.

•         Discuss one challenge in working with an interdisciplinary team.

e.       Nursing Scope of Practice – 15 points/15%

•         Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

•         Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

•         Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

f.        Patient Education – 20 points/20%

•         Describe the information to be taught to the patient and/or family.

•         Discuss how information will be taught.

•         Discuss potential cultural considerations to teaching

•         Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be evaluated.

g.       Conclusion – 5 points/5%

•         Provide a summary of the paper.

•         No new information is introduced.

•         Include additional resources for further learning.

h.       APA Style and Organization – 5 points/5%

•         References are submitted with paper.

•         Uses current APA format and is free of errors.

•         Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.

•         At least three (3), nursing, scholarly, peer reviewed, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.