Midterm Requirement

NCM 118

Course Title: Nursing Care for Gastrointestinal and Liver

Alterations, Altered Elimination, and Alteration in Perception

Course Requirements for Level 4: choose 2 output from the given

choices.

1. Research Paper on Gastrointestinal and Liver Alterations

(Individual Assignment):
Select a specific gastrointestinal or liver alteration (e.g., peptic
ulcer disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc.)
Write a research paper that covers the following:
A. Introduction to the chosen alteration.
B. Pathophysiology and etiology.
C. Clinical manifestations and diagnostic procedures.
D. Nursing interventions and management.
E. Patient education and prevention strategies.
Use at least 5 scholarly sources.
Format: APA style for references
Submission deadline: [On or before midterm exam ]
2. Case Study Analysis on Altered Elimination (Individual
Assignment):
Choose a case study related to altered elimination (e.g.,
constipation, urinary retention, ostomy care, etc.).
Analyze the case study and provide:
A. An assessment of the patient's condition.
B. Nursing diagnoses.
C. Nursing care plan including interventions and rationale.
D. Evaluation of the outcomes.
Include evidence-based practice in your analysis.
Format: Written document
Submission deadline: [On or before midterm exam]
3. Perception Alteration Reflection (Individual Assignment):

Reflect on a personal or clinical experience where perception

alteration was a significant factor in patient care.
A. Write a reflection paper that covers:
B. A description of the situation.
C. The impact of perception alteration on patient care.
D. Strategies employed to address perception alteration.
E. Lessons learned and implications for future nursing
practice.
F. Include personal insights and emotional responses.
Format: Narrative Report
Submission deadline: [Insert examination date]

Each requirement will be assessed based on the quality of

content, adherence to instructions, use of evidence-based
practice, and proper citation.