Objectives:

1.     Identify EBP guidelines for the diagnosis of COPD

2.     Identify EBP guidelines for the management of COPD

Assignment Directions:

1.     Read the following article: ODell, A., Diegel=Vacek, L., Burt, L., Corbridge, S., (2018). American Journal of Nursing, 9 (118), 36-47.

2.     After reading the article, read the case study and answer the questions listed.

3.     Use other resources as needed to support your answers.

Typed, double spaced

Includes a Title Page

Length 3-5 pages or long enough to fully answer questions

May use Questions as headings in the paper

APA format includes proper grammar and spelling

Ask questions if unsure

Need to reference the article on COPD listed in your course and at least one other peer- reviewed (nursing) journal article from the past 5 years (you may also reference textbooks in addition to research articles).

References to be listed on separate Reference Page

***Remember this is worth 15% of your grade