Use the “Case Study: Mr. D.” template and the “Functional Health Patterns Assessment Guide”, located in the topic Resources, to complete the assignment.

Case Study: Mr. D. has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-455 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 3.

You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Describe in detail the pathophysiological stages of kidney stones in a working 45-year-old adult male. Explain the clinical manifestations, complications, prognosis, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments and procedures involved. Discuss the nurse’s role in supporting the patient’s psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs. Provide an example integrating concepts from the “Statement of Human Flourishing,” located in Topic 3 Resources.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

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1. Answers the following questions:
   1. What is a Change Agent?
   2. How do you envision yourself as an Agent of Change?
      • Before you answer the question above, consider the various roles we have already studied, the population that you served, your area of expertise in your practice, and your own unique talents. This is a self-reflection assignment.

It is very important that community health nurses
provide not only input to policy circles through advocacy
but also leadership at decision-making tables. The
community health nurse is reviewing an online in-
service program on the importance of this role in
providing an essential influence and unique perspective
in health care.
1. Seasoned advocates have developed skills in
influencing policy decisions. Some individuals
use the “ten commandments of lobbying.” What
are the basic ideas that are inherent to
advocates?
2. The community health nurse needs to know
something about the forces shaping health policy
and the policy process in order to be in a better
position to influence policy outcomes. What are
the three components of Kingdon’s framework
for policy analysis?

1. Answers must:
   • Be 100 words or more
   • Use the standard English grammar and spelling
   • References are cited (if necessary)