Case Study
You are a visiting nurse checking in on your patient, a 93-year-old retired steelworker who lives alone with his two cats. You visit him on a weekly basis to monitor his blood glucose levels and refill his insulin syringes for his self-medicating throughout the week, as he is visually impaired. During your interview, he indicates that he has been experiencing irregularity and is quite anxious over developing a bowel obstruction. (Learning Objectives 2, 3, and 6)
a. How would you assess his bowel elimination patterns?
b. Describe foods that impact bowel elimination either positively or negatively.
c. What activities could you recommend to maintain adequate bowel function?
d. Outline how fiber and fluid intake facilitate bowel elimination.
e. Which mechanical function of the bowel causes constipation?
REFERENCE: Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care by Carol Taylor, Pamela Lynn, Jennifer L. Bartlet
Case Study Rubric
Below Expectations Met Expectations Proficient Excellent/Mastery
Question 1 Points:
0 (0.00%)
Student did not answer the question or assignment not submitted. Response(s) submitted were not supported in literature. No analysis or insight was displayed Points:
15 (15.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components of are addressed, except two partially addressed. Response indicates thought and competency of information. Points:
17 (17.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components are fully addressed. Response provides full thought, insight, and analysis. Source is provided. Points:
20 (20.00%)
The question response is thorough and fully addressed. Student provided details or examples. Response provides fully thought, analysis, and is supported with literature reference in APA format.
Question 2 Points:
0 (0.00%)
Student did not answer the question or assignment not submitted. Response(s) submitted were not supported in literature. No analysis or insight was displayed Points:
15 (15.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components of are addressed, except two partially addressed. Response indicates thought and competency of information. Points:
17 (17.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components are fully addressed. Response provides full thought, insight, and analysis. Source is provided. Points:
20 (20.00%)
The question response is thorough and fully addressed. Student provided details or examples. Response provides fully thought, analysis, and is supported with literature reference in APA format.
Question 3 Points:
0 (0.00%)
Student did not answer the question or assignment not submitted. Response(s) submitted were not supported in literature. No analysis or insight was displayed Points:
15 (15.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components of are addressed, except two partially addressed. Response indicates thought and competency of information. Points:
17 (17.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components are fully addressed. Response provides full thought, insight, and analysis. Source is provided. Points:
20 (20.00%)
The question response is thorough and fully addressed. Student provided details or examples. Response provides fully thought, analysis, and is supported with literature reference in APA format.
Question 4 Points:
0 (0.00%)
Student did not answer the question or assignment not submitted. Response(s) submitted were not supported in literature. No analysis or insight was displayed Points:
15 (15.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components of are addressed, except two partially addressed. Response indicates thought and competency of information. Points:
17 (17.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components are fully addressed. Response provides full thought, insight, and analysis. Source is provided. Points:
20 (20.00%)
The question response is thorough and fully addressed. Student provided details or examples. Response provides fully thought, analysis, and is supported with literature reference in APA format.
Question 5 Points:
0 (0.00%)
Student did not answer the question or assignment not submitted. Response(s) submitted were not supported in literature. No analysis or insight was displayed Points:
15 (15.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components of are addressed, except two partially addressed. Response indicates thought and competency of information. Points:
17 (17.00%)
The question is answered and correct. All components are fully addressed. Response provides full thought, insight, and analysis. Source is provided. Points:
20 (20.00%)
The question response is thorough and fully addressed. Student provided details or examples. Response provides fully thought, analysis, and is supported with literature reference in APA format
