Hypothyroidism

DISCUSSION 3hypothyroidism

Your patient in your primary care clinic, Anna Newman is a 35-year old female who was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism with TSH level 52mU/L (normal range 0.4-4.0mU/L). Address the following discussion points in the discussion forum for this module. Please post under the appropriate thread for the topic. Be sure to respond to points made by other students and additional questions. Answer the questions posed and reply to TWO colleague’s answer. Have a team dialogue around the statements or questions posed. Respond in the group discussion forum for this module activity. Please complete your dialogue by Wednesday Make sure you reference your answers with a minimum of 2 nursing and/or medical (your textbook is acceptable) references.
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o A-G Discuss etiology- provide reference(s) for your discussion
o H- L Discuss pathogenesis – provide reference(s) for your discussion
o M-S Discuss the clinical manifestations of disease including analysis of the cellular, tissue, organ and body system changes – provide reference(s) for your discussion
o T- Z Discuss the treatment implications – provide reference(s) for your discussion

I am in M – S

Over the duration of the course, students will be assigned four discussion board assignments. Each student will choose and respond to ONE question and review and comment on TWO answers by classmates in the “Discussion Board” section of blackboard using research evidence to support your source of the information. If you do this on a timely basis (i.e., when you are studying the topic), it will be helpful to both you and your classmates.
The assignment will be posted on the discussion board and students should actively discuss the chosen topic by posing questions or making additional comments based on current evidence-based literature. Initial post by Wednesday 23:59, reply to peers by Friday 23:59, and additional replies as appropriate by Saturday 23:59. Initial discussion post word count should be no more than 500 words; reply posts should be no more than 350 words. Students will be unable to see student posts until they have submitted their initial post for each discussion board. For grading criteria, see Discussion Board Participation Rubric.

Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Does Not Meet Expectations No Effort
Consistency of Response Points:
20 (20.00%)
• Frequent & even distribution of entries throughout course • Consistently initiates discussion • Responds to discussion in timely fashion Points:
16 (16.00%)
• Uneven distribution of entries • Occasionally initiates discussion • Responds to most discussion Points:
10 (10.00%)
• Uneven & infrequent entries • Little or no initiation of discussion • Seldom responds Points:
0 (0.00%)
• No entries • No discussion • No responses
Degree of Engagement Points:
20 (20.00%)

• Interacts freely and encourages others • Frequently generates further discussion • Provides leadership to group Points:
16 (16.00%)
• Participates in ongoing discussion • Occasionally evokes further discussion • Active group member Points:
10 (10.00%)
• Not actively involved in discussion • Very little contribution to group Points:
0 (0.00%)
• No contribution to group
Evidence of
Understanding Points:
20 (20.00%)

• Uses resources beyond those required by the course • Knowledge gained well incorporated into responses • Consistent reflection of course content Points:
16 (16.00%)
• Uses required readings & course materials • Ideas stated clearly with some connection to readings • Some reflection of content Points:
10 (10.00%)
• Readings & course materials do not support opinion or discussion. • Remarks unrelated to topic Points:
0 (0.00%)
• No readings & course materials reflected

Depth of Commentary Points:
20 (20.00%)

• Provides examples that enhance topic understanding • Analyzes issues and implications arising from topic • Reflects insight into own learning Points:
16 (16.00%)
• Restates ideas from resources that clarify topic • Identifies issues and implications arising from topic • Little insight into own learning Points:
10 (10.00%)
• Comments limited to agree and/or disagree • No issue identification • No evidence of insight into own learning Points:
0 (0.00%)
• No effort to enhance topic understanding
Grammar, Spelling, APA, Timeliness Points:
20 (20.00%)

• Grammatically correct • Easy to read/flow organized well • No spelling errors • APA citations/references utilized and are correct • Posts & Replies early Points:
16 (16.00%)
• 1-2 Grammar errors • Flow difficult to follow • 1-2 spelling errors • APA citations/references not utilized and/or 1-2 errors • Posts & Replies on time Points:
10 (10.00%)
• >2 Grammar errors • Difficult to read and/or illogical flow • >2 spelling errors • APA citations/references not utilized and/or >2 errors • Posts and/or Replies late Points:
0 (0.00%)
• Fails to post initial discussion; or fails to reply.
Name:Advanced Pathophysiology Discussion Board Rubric