Assignment: NRS 455 Benchmark - Applying the Nursing Process to Cancer Care

Assignment: NRS 455 Benchmark – Applying the Nursing Process to Cancer Care

Assessment Description

The nursing process is a tool that puts knowledge into practice. By utilizing this systematic problem-solving method, nurses can determine the health care needs of an individual and provide personalized care.

Write a paper (1,250–1,500 words) on cancer and the approach to care based on the utilization of the nursing process. Include the following in your paper:

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Identify a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods.

Describe the different types of diagnostic methods across the life span utilized to identify possibility of cancer. Explain the numerical method and the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging for cancer after the confirmed diagnosis.

Anticipate outcomes of care (expected, unexpected, and potentially adverse). Describe at least three complications of your selected cancer, the side effects of treatment (excluding nausea, vomiting, and hair loss), and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects, including alternative measures and pharmaceutical/herbal options.

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Summarize cancer incident rates for your selected cancer. What preventative measures can be taken to reduce the yearly morbidity and mortality rate of various cancers in Americans?

Explain what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support. What ACS services could a nurse recommend for these patients and why?

How does an interdisciplinary research approach (which includes liberal arts, science studies, mathematics, social and physical sciences) build on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research?

Explain how the nursing process is utilized to provide safe and effective care for cancer patients across the life span. Your explanation should include how each of the five phases of the nursing process demonstrate the delivery of holistic and patient-focused care.

You are required to cite a minimum of four 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.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines 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.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:

RN-BSN

1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinct perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines.

1.2: Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences.

10.2: Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 1.1, 1.2, 2.5, 3.1, and 10.2.

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Benchmark – Applying the Nursing Process to Cancer Care – Rubric

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Rubric Criteria

Total130 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Available Screening Methods	0 points Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is not present.	4.88 points Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is incomplete or incorrect.	5.14 points Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is present but lacks detail.	5.79 points Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is detailed.	6.5 points Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is thorough.
Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer	0 points Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is omitted.	14.63 points Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is present, but lacks detail or is incomplete.	15.41 points Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer and an explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis are present.	17.36 points Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer and an explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis are detailed.	19.5 points Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer and an explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis are thorough.
Complications, Side Effects, and Methods to Lessen Effects	0 points Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is not complete.	9.75 points Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is incomplete or incorrect.	10.27 points Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is present but lacks detail.	11.57 points Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is detailed.	13 points Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is thorough.
Incidence Rates and Preventative Measures	0 points Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is thorough.	9.75 points Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is thorough.	10.27 points Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is present but lacks detail.	11.57 points Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is detailed.	13 points Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is thorough.
American Cancer Society (ACS) (B) (C1.1, C1.2)	0 points Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is not present.	14.63 points Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is incomplete or incorrect.	15.41 points Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is present but lacks detail.	17.36 points Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is detailed.	19.5 points Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is thorough.
Interdisciplinary Research Approach (B) (C1.2)	0 points Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is not present.	14.63 points Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is incomplete or incorrect.	15.41 points Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is present but lacks detail.	17.36 points Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is detailed.	19.5 points Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is thorough.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.	0 points The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.	6.82 points The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.	7.19 points The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.	8.1 points The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.	9.1 points The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.	0 points No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.	6.82 points Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.	7.19 points Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.	8.1 points The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.	9.1 points The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
Evidence Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.	0 points Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.	5.85 points Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.	6.16 points Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.	6.94 points Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.	7.8 points Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
Mechanics of Writing Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.	0 points Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.	5.85 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.	6.16 points Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.	6.94 points Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.	7.8 points No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Format/Documentation Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.	0 points Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.	3.9 points Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.	4.11 points Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.	4.63 points Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.	5.2 points No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Available Screening Methods

0 points

Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is not present.

4.88 points

Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is incomplete or incorrect.

5.14 points

Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is present but lacks detail.

5.79 points

Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is detailed.

6.5 points

Identification of a specific type of cancer and the available screening methods is thorough.

Diagnosis and Staging of Cancer

0 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer, and/or explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis is omitted.

14.63 points

15.41 points

Description of the different types of diagnostic methods utilized to identify possibility of cancer and an explanation of the tumor, node, metastasized (TNM) method of staging cancer after confirmed diagnosis are present.

17.36 points

19.5 points

Complications, Side Effects, and Methods to Lessen Effects

0 points

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is not complete.

9.75 points

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is incomplete or incorrect.

10.27 points

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is present but lacks detail.

11.57 points

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is detailed.

13 points

Description of at least three complications of cancer, the side effects of treatment, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects is thorough.

Incidence Rates and Preventative Measures

0 points

Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is thorough.

9.75 points

Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is thorough.

10.27 points

Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is present but lacks detail.

11.57 points

Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is detailed.

13 points

Discussion of incidence rates for the selected cancer and preventative measures that can be taken to reduce yearly morbidity and mortality rates of various cancers in Americans is thorough.

American Cancer Society (ACS) (B)

(C1.1, C1.2)

0 points

Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is not present.

14.63 points

Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is incomplete or incorrect.

15.41 points

Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is present but lacks detail.

17.36 points

Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is detailed.

19.5 points

Explanation of what the American Cancer Society (ACS) might provide for education and support, including what ACS services a nurse could recommend for patients and why, is thorough.

Interdisciplinary Research Approach (B)

(C1.2)

0 points

Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is not present.

14.63 points

Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is incomplete or incorrect.

15.41 points

Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is present but lacks detail.

17.36 points

Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is detailed.

19.5 points

Explanation of how an interdisciplinary research approach builds on the foundational nursing knowledge related to cancer research is thorough.

Thesis, Position, or Purpose

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

6.82 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.

7.19 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

8.1 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.

9.1 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

6.82 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

7.19 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

8.1 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

9.1 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

Evidence

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.

0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

5.85 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.

6.16 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

6.94 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

7.8 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

5.85 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

6.16 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

6.94 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

7.8 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.

0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

3.9 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

4.11 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.

4.63 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

5.2 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

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