NUR 315 Reflection Journal One

In at least two paragraphs, reflect on your definition of health and how disease affects homeostasis of the human body. Include at least one peer-reviewed source in your response.

For additional details, please refer to the Reflection Journal One Guidelines and Rubric document.

NUR 315 Reflection Journal One

The definition of the term disease is not always easy to give and what is considered a disease may change over time as a result of expectations of good health. The definitions of disease are context-dependent since its understanding exists in relation to humans who follow varied ethnic contexts. However, even with these concepts, modern scholars define the term disease as an unusual condition that affects living organisms. Simply, a disease is a medical condition which involves pathological processes linked to

specific symptoms. It can also be defined as the impairment of the normal functions of the body. Diseases are also grouped based on the parts of the body they affect. Systematic diseases attack the whole body, disseminated complications attack different parts of the body, while localize ailments target specific parts of the body. All diseases affect the homeostasis of the living organisms. NUR 315 Reflection Journal One

Homeostasis refers to the ability of the body to control and maintain a balance in blood sugar, heart rate, pH, and temperature levels. It is a balancing act which ensures that all bodily functions operate normally by adjusting organs to keep up with changes in the environment. Diseases have been known to affect homeostasis by disrupting how body organs operate through homeostatic imbalance (Kotas & Medzhitov, 2015). They prevent body cells from getting the required elements to function. Diseases further cause toxins to accumulate in body cells, thus leading to the developing of health complications. Some diseases, for instance, type 1 diabetes (IDDM) force the body to attack itself by impairing the normal functions of the pancreas. An interruption in the normal levels of sugar in the blood leads to diabetic coma and can also affect other body organs such as the liver and kidneys.

Reference

Kotas, M. E., & Medzhitov, R. (2015). Homeostasis, inflammation, and disease susceptibility. Embo Reports, 160(5), 816-827. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2015.02.010

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NUR 315 Reflection Journal One Guidelines and Rubric

This reflection journal will allow you to reflect on your definition of health and how disease affects homeostasis of the human body. NUR 315 Reflection Journal One

Prompt: For your journal assignment, be sure to:

• State your definitions of health and disease
• Explain your rationale, being sure to cite at least one peer-reviewed source
• Reflect on your definitions by identifying assumptions or biases

Guidelines for Submission: Your journal assignment must be submitted as a 2–3-paragraph assignment. All sources must be cited using APA format. Submit journal assignment as a Word document.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Definitions of Health and Disease Meets “Proficient” and includes examples of health and disease states Clearly defines health and disease in relation to homeostasis without gaps Defines health and disease in relation to homeostasis, but with minor gaps leading to confusion and disconnection Does not define health and disease in relation to homeostasis, or does so with gaps in information presented leading to confusion and
disconnection 30
Explanation Meets “Proficient” criteria and supports explanation with more than one peer-reviewed source Comprehensively explains how diseases affect homeostasis of the human body and supports explanation with a relevant
peer-reviewed source Explains how diseases affect homeostasis of the human body and supports explanation with a peer-reviewed source of questionable relevancy Does not explain how diseases affect homeostasis of the human body or does not cite at least one source 30
Reflection Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes examples that explain sources of assumptions/biases Identifies assumptions and biases relating to chosen definitions Identifies assumptions and biases, but does not clearly express how they are connected to chosen definitions Does not identify assumptions or biases 30
Articulation of Response (APA/Mechanics) Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding 10
Earned Total 100%