NURS 113X Acute Care Nursing III Theory • 4 Cr.
Department
Description:
"The third of four medical-surgical courses focusing on acute and chronic health dysfunctions in the adult client. These include nursing and pharmacological management of clients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis. "
Outcomes:
After completing this class, students should be able to:
At the completion of this module the student will be competent and be able to: 1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of clients with various vascular disorders. 2. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of clients with various musculoskeletal disorders. 3. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of clients with various arthritic conditions. 4. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of clients with various autoimmune disorders. 5. Describe important qualities of a teaching-learning relationship. 6. Identify four purposes of client education. 7. Identify factors that facilitate learning and barriers to learning. 8. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of clients with cancer. 9. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, pharmacological treatment and collaborative care of clients with various endocrine disorders.
