Explain the common mechanisms of acute disease progression as it relates to the human body; including protective and predictive factors, genetics and environmental factors as they relate to the exemplar disease concept. Please include how these factors affect the client’s health.

Competency Addressed: Comp 3C: CO #1, 2, 3, 4
Each student will be assigned an exemplar disease concept.
In order to complete this assignment you will need to incorporate theory and research and prioritize data from at least 3 sources. This should include textbooks, at least 1 nursing journal, and credible web sources.
Explain the common mechanisms of acute disease progression as it relates to the human body; including protective and predictive factors, genetics and environmental factors as they relate to the exemplar disease concept. Please include how these factors affect the client’s health.
Identify and explain studies or research conducted that applies to your exemplar.
Identify implications of research findings on the topic to nursing practice based on evidence.
Identify pros and cons for this study/research. Identify gaps if any in evidence that could be addressed to strengthen existing evidence-base related to research/study conducted. Discuss/propose future research possibilities.
Paper needs to be in APA format, with title page and references page. Paper should be no more than 4-5 pages long; this does not include the title and reference pages.
Completed papers will be dropped into the appropriate drop box on D2L.
Please see the grading rubric to aid with this assignment.