Investigate one of the following disease processes: COPD, metabolic syndrome,
hepatitis C, or chronic kidney disease.
1. Analyze and describe the pathophysiology of the disease process and discuss the
evidence-based pharmacological treatments in your state and how they affect
management of the disease in your community. (3/4 – 1 page)
2. Discuss the clinical guidelines for assessment, diagnosis, and patient education for
the disease process. (3/4 – 1 page)
3. Analyze how the disease process affects patients, families, and populations in
communities. (3/4 – 1 page)
4. Discuss briefly three strategies you could use to implement best practices for
managing the disease in your current healthcare organization. (3/4 – 1 page)
The body of your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title
page and reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted.
You must reference a minimum of two (2) scholarly sources on your paper and
reference national guidelines.