Criteria Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Needs Improvement Criterion Score Introduction 4 points Disease process, prevalence in the U.S., and disease category(ies) identified. 2 points Incomplete or incorrect identification of disease process, prevalence in U.S., and/or disease category(ies). 0 points Disease process, prevalence in U.S., and disease category(ies) not identified. / 4 Pathophysiology 8 points Pathophysiology at organ and system level thoroughly explained. Connection between pathophysiology and common signs and symptoms thoroughly discussed. 6 points Pathophysiology at organ and system level partially addressed. Connection between pathophysiology and common signs and symptoms attempted, but incomplete. 2 points Pathophysiology at organ and system level missing significant information or absent. Connection between pathophysiology and common signs and symptoms not included. / 8 Pharmacological Interventions: Medication 1 4 points Thorough description of mechanism of action. Thorough discussion of common and lethal side effects. 2 points Partial description of mechanism of action. Discussion of common and lethal side effects incomplete. 0 points Mechanism of action not addressed or incorrect. Common and lethal side effects not addressed. / 4 Pharmacological Interventions: Medication 2 4 points Thorough description of mechanism of action. Thorough discussion of common and lethal side effects. 2 points Partial description of mechanism of action. Discussion of common and lethal side effects incomplete. 0 points Mechanism of action not addressed or incorrect. Common and lethal side effects not addressed. / 4 Independent Nursing Interventions 4 points 3 to 5 nursing interventions identified. Each intervention connected to providing care/comfort specific to the identified disease process. 2 points 2 nursing interventions identified. Nursing interventions partially align with identified disease process. 0 points Fewer than 2 nursing interventions identified. Nursing interventions not specific to the identified disease process. / 4 Nursing Interventions to Reduce Risk 4 points 3-5 Nursing interventions identified to reduce risk of complications. Each intervention is directly tied to specific disease process. 2 points 2 Nursing interventions are identified to reduce risk of complications.  Interventions are identified to reduce risk of complications. Interventions partially align with identified disease process. 0 points Fewer than 2 nursing interventions identified to reduce risk of complications. Nursing interventions are not specific to the identified disease process.