Chronic Kidney Disease Powerpoint

Assignment Overview

You will create a professional PowerPoint presentation on a selected pathophysiology topic. The purpose of this assignment is to deepen your understanding of advanced pathophysiologic mechanisms and to apply that knowledge to clinical practice as an MSN-prepared nurse. By completing this assignment, you will not only build deeper expertise in your chosen topic, but you will also contribute to the collective learning of the class. At the end of this assignment, all student presentations will be available in the discussion board and can be used as a partial review resource for the midterm exam.

Topic Selection

• Chronic Kidney Disease

Criteria for Pathophysiology PPT Assignment

1. Introduction & Background

• Define the disease or disorder.
• Brief epidemiology (prevalence, populations most affected, morbidity/mortality).
• Relevance to advanced nursing practice.

1. Normal Physiology Review

• Concise overview of the normal organ/system function that is disrupted.
• Focus on the specific pathways/cellular mechanisms relevant to the disease.

1. Pathophysiology

• Cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease.
• Key pathologic changes (biochemical, structural, functional).
• Links between genetic, environmental, and physiologic contributors.
• Disease progression (stages, acute vs chronic changes if applicable).

1. Clinical Manifestations

• Signs and symptoms explained by linking them back to the underlying pathophysiology.
• Differentiate early vs late manifestations, typical vs atypical presentations.

1. Diagnostics

• Lab values and imaging findings explained through their pathophysiologic basis.
• Sensitivity/specificity if relevant.
• Include how findings confirm or rule out the disease.

1. Complications & Sequelae

• How progression leads to system-wide effects.
• Long-term organ damage, secondary syndromes.

1. Therapeutic Implications

• Pathophysiology-guided treatment (how mechanisms influence pharmacology, procedures, or other therapies).
• Rationale for specific interventions.

1. Emerging Research / Future Directions

• New molecular insights, precision medicine approaches, or therapies in development.
• Current controversies or gaps in understanding.

1. Summary & Clinical Relevance

• Key takeaways for APRN practice.
• Integration of pathophysiology into assessment and management.

1. References

• Three to five peer-reviewed scholarly sources (within 5 years preferred unless landmark studies).
• Remember in-text citations for every slide as appropriate.
• Proper current APA formatting.

Presentation Requirements

• Slide Design
• Use clear, high-quality photos/illustrations (diagrams of anatomy, pathways, disease progression).
• Use consistent font, size, and color scheme.
• Incorporate figures, charts, or tables where appropriate to visualize complex mechanisms.
• Avoid slides that are overly wordy as your lecture notes should fill in the gaps.
• Speaker Notes
• Provide detailed explanations in the notes section (as if you were delivering the lecture).
• Go beyond whats on the slide, notes should expand and clarify, not repeat.
• Please do not add narration to your slides. This is not part of the grading expectation for this assignment.
• Technical Expectations
• Length: 1520 content slides (excluding title and references).
• File format: PowerPoint (.pptx).
• References: final slide(s) in current APA format.