Case Study 5: Living with Crohn’s

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DIRECTIONS: After reading the case study starting on page 195 of your textbook, answer the questions below. Make sure to submit your answers on a word doc. by the specified time and date due.

Before answering the questions about the Case Study take a minute to TEST your understanding of Crohn’s Disease:

You may take the QUIZ as many times as you like. Make sure and read the explanations after each question. When you are finished, send me a screenshot of your score in a Canvas message or if you are not able to do that you may simply send me your score. See directions for screenshots in Week #4.

Below is the link to the QUIZ:

http://www.medicinenet.com/crohns_disease_quiz/quiz.htm (Links to an external site.)

Now provide a minimum of 1 well-written paragraph for each question:

1. Why did the woman in this story require a third surgery?
2. According to the woman in this story, what are some of the symptoms of those with Crohn’s Disease?
3. Why was she frustrated when she thought about her doctor that she had as a child?

REFLECTION QUESTION: After reading the case study, what do you think the most difficult aspect of living with this disease would be? Have you ever experience personally a digestive disorder? Have you ever known someone that was challenged with a digestive disorder? Provide your answer in a minimum of 2 well-written paragraphs.

Rubric

Case Study Rubric 2021