This course examines the pathophysiological foundations of health and disease and introduces the role of the nursing process in the maintenance, restoration and promotion of health. This course also explores concepts and challenges in client management in acute and chronic illnesses. Emphasis is placed on developing familiarity with the role of the professional nurse: gathering information, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning interventions, implementation or care, medication administration, and evaluation of outcomes. Topics include perioperative care, fluid and electrolyte balance and disturbances, parenteral therapy, oncology, diabetes and respiratory disorders. The focus is on the care of clients with acute and chronic problems and client education. Graded only.
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