Module 6 | Discuss
Overview
Think back to meeting Justin Jones from Module 5. He was admitted after a motorcycle accident. He had surgery for fracture reduction on his legs and now has casts on both legs and one arm. For the past three days, he has been receiving narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Today, he has a new priority problem: constipation. The nurse enters the diagnosis into an electronic care plan. In addition to a list of suggested assessments, the computer database generates the following list of suggested interventions:
- Institute a program to establish a regular pattern of bowel movements
- Administer laxative or stool softener, as prescribed
- Administer enema
- Remove stool manually
- Encourage increased fluid intake, including warm liquids; instruct on and encourage a high-fiber diet
- Encourage a regular program of activity and exercise
- Perform manual reduction of rectal prolapse
Instructions
Write 200–250 words using the discussion prompts to guide the content for your initial post. Then, respond to at least two of your peers’ posts.
Discussion Prompts
- As a nurse, which interventions would you choose and why?
- Identify one resource to support your answer. Be sure to cite your resource using APA (7th ed.) format.
Due
- Initial post due Wednesday, by 11:59 p.m.
- Responses to two classmates’ posts due Saturday, by 11:59 p.m.
This schedule ensures that you have adequate time to prepare initial responses, read through the posts, and supply meaningful reactions that extend the conversation.
Submission and Assessment Guidelines
- Respond to at least two (2) of your peers’ posts in a substantive manner.
- Remember that a substantive post should provide a reason for your views. In other words, why do you feel the way you feel? Your opinion is acceptable, but you must have a solid rationale for it. You will need to respond critically and persuasively.
- Responses that include comments like “I agree†or “Good point†are not acceptable responses.
- Post to the Discussion Board in Canvas. For help on how to submit discussion posts, review How Do I Reply to a Discussion as a Student?
- Review the Discussion Board Rubric for grading criteria. For instructions on how to view the rubric for this assignment, review How Do I View the Rubric for My Graded Discussion?
- This discussion is worth 25 points.
2023 Discussion Board Rubric
2023 Discussion Board Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstration of Knowledge, Understanding and Application of Content in Initial Post
10 ptsOutstandingAnswers all discussion questions and prompts with pertinent information demonstrating critical thinking and thorough understanding of course content. Post exceeds 200 words in length.
8 ptsGoodAnswers all discussion questions. Missing detailed information on 1 prompts or required elements. Post exceeds 200 words in length.
6 ptsProficientAnswers all discussion questions. Some answers are superficial without clear evidence of critical thinking and understanding of content. Lacks detailed information and missing 2 prompts or required elements. Initial post below 200 words but exceeds 150 words.
4 ptsNeeds ImprovementBriefly answers all questions but some responses are not correct and/or do not demonstrate understanding of course content. Missing 3+ prompts or majority of required elements. Post does not exceed 150 words.
0 ptsUnacceptableNo discussion board post/no submission.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking and Substance of Peer Responses
10 ptsOutstandingProvides 2 response posts to peers that demonstrate critical thinking and directly address the original post. The post demonstrates extension of the original post, an alternative point of view to foster further discussion or reference/resources to support their response.
8 ptsGoodProvides 2 response posts to peers that directly address the original post. One post is not substantive (not extending knowledge of the original post, an alternative point of view or resources to support response)
6 ptsProficient1 or 2 response posts are submitted but they could be more substantive or offer little insight to further discussion or a repeat of information already posted without adding further information showing critical thinking. May include responses like “I agree†or “good point†with some supporting evidence but not thoroughly written.
4 ptsNeeds ImprovementResponse posts “I agree†or “good point,†or a repeat of information already posted without adding further information showing critical thinking. Student responds to a maximum of 1 peer.
0 ptsUnacceptableNo response posts. Student does not respond to any peers.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Language/Grammar/Composition
5 ptsOutstandingExcellent use and control of language. Posts and Responses are clearly written and understandable. No misspelled words or typographical errors Citation provided if reference/author cited in posts. APA formatting of reference is used expertly with no errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) minimum of 1 peer-reviewed reference and minimum of 1 reference published within the last 5 years.
4 ptsGoodGood use and control of language. Minor errors (< 2) such as misspelled words, typographical errors or sentence structure issues. APA formatting of references is used with 1-2 errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) maximum of 1 peer-reviewed reference and maximum of 1 reference published within the last 5 years.
3 ptsProficientAverage use and control of language. Some (3-5) errors in post. APA formatting of references is used with 3-4 errors. Includes (as required for specific courses) maximum of 1 peer-reviewed reference. References are published >5 years ago.
2 ptsNeeds ImprovementNeeds improvement. Below average use and control of language. Significant errors (>5) such as misspelled words, typographical errors or sentence structure issues. APA formatting of references is used with 5+ errors. Does not include (as required for specific courses) 1 peer-reviewed reference. References are published >5 years ago.
0 ptsUnacceptableSentences are incoherent and/or improperly structured. Post has multiple typographical errors, misspelled words, which do not reflect appropriate level of writing. APA formatting of references are not used and/or references not included.
5 pts
Total Points: 25
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