Develop a PowerPoint presentation on a cardiovascular/pulmonary disorder/disease discussed in the McCance text. (EMPHYSEMA)
Select a cardiovascular or pulmonary disorder. (Emphysema)
Provide information about the incidence, prevalence, and pathophysiology of the disease/disorder to the cellular level.
Educate advanced practice nurses on assessment and care/treatment, including genetics/genomics—specific for this disorder.
Provide patient education for management, cultural, and spiritual considerations for care must also be addressed.
Sample Answer
Advanced Practice Nurses, incorporating all your specified requirements.
PowerPoint Presentation Outline: Emphysema
Title Slide:
Title: Emphysema: A Deep Dive for Advanced Practice Nurses
Subtitle: From Cellular Destruction to Holistic Patient Care
Presenter: [Your Name/Institution]
Date: July 7, 2025 (or current date)
Image: A compelling image representing healthy vs. emphysematous lungs, or a micrograph of alveolar damage.
Slide 2: Introduction to Emphysema
Key Message: Emphysema, a major component of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is a progressive, debilitating lung condition.
Definition: Chronic inflammatory lung disease characterized by abnormal permanent enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis.
Why it Matters (APRN Perspective): High morbidity and mortality, significant burden on healthcare systems, crucial role of APRNs in early detection, management, and patient education.
Learning Objectives: (Briefly list what attendees will gain from the presentation)
Slide 3: Incidence and Prevalence
Global Burden: Emphysema (as part of COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide.
Incidence: Difficult to isolate from general COPD statistics, but a significant portion of COPD diagnoses involve emphysematous changes.