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Question: This assignment aims to enhance students' understanding of the relationship between aging and chronic diseases prevalent in older adults. By conducting a literature review on a common chronic disease associated with aging, students will develop critical thinking skills and deepen their knowledge of disease management strategies relevant to nursing practice.

Assignment Components:

Topic Selection:

Select a common chronic disease prevalent in older adults, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, or age-related macular degeneration and any other of your choosing.

Choose a disease that significantly impacts the health and well-being of older adults and has substantial scholarly literature available for review.
Literature Review:

Conduct a systematic literature search using nursing and healthcare databases (e.g., CINAHL, PubMed, Medline) to identify relevant research articles, clinical guidelines, and nursing-specific literature.
Structure the literature review into the following sections:
Introduction: Provide an overview of the selected chronic disease and its relevance to aging within the context of nursing practice.
Prevalence and Epidemiology: Discuss the prevalence, incidence, and demographic characteristics of the disease among older adults, emphasizing nursing considerations.

Risk Factors: Identify and analyze the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with the development and progression of the chronic disease in older adult populations.
Pathophysiology: Explain the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease, highlighting nursing implications for assessment and management.
Clinical Manifestations: Describe the signs, symptoms, and clinical presentation of the chronic disease in older adults, focusing on nursing assessment and intervention strategies.

Nursing Management Strategies: Evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions, therapeutic approaches, and best practices for promoting health and managing the chronic disease in older adult patients.
Implications for Nursing Practice: Discuss the roles, responsibilities, and challenges faced by nurses in caring for older adults with the chronic disease, including interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education.
Future Directions in Nursing Research: Propose areas for future nursing research and innovation in the prevention, management, and care delivery for older adults with the chronic disease.
Formatting and Citations:
Format the literature review according to nursing academic standards (e.g., APA, AMA).
Ensure accurate and appropriate citation of all sources used in the review, including nursing-specific literature and clinical guidelines.