PNUR 230 Med-Surg I

This course provides an overview of the care and management of patients with endocrine, GI, GU and orthopedic disorders. The diseases are studied in relation to etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, medical management and geriatric implications. Discussions integrate principles of pharmacology/medication administration, diagnostic testing and nursing interventions to assist the client's return to maximum levels of function.

Credits

5

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Fall, Spring

Notes

Hybrid

Outcomes

1. Explain principles and significance of the pathophysiology of the endocrine, gastrointestinal, genital urinary and muscle skeletal systems
2. Formulate a plan of care for diseases and abnormal conditions of the endocrine, gastrointestinal, genital urniary and muscle skeletal systems
3. Write a teaching plan with objectives for a particular patient and assess the patient's readiness to learn and document the teaching results
4. Differentiate between the development and health care of the adult and geriatric client

Field Based Experience

0