NRP 672

Common Acute/Emergent Problems II

This didactic course, a continuation of NRP 671, will further address diagnostic and management issues related to the care of acutely ill adult clients. Pathophysiology as well as psychosocial, cultural, geriatric and genetic influences impacting the assessment, diagnosis and management of the most common acute illness states resulting in hospitalization will be incorporated. Ethical-legal considerations will also be addressed. Illness states that will be covered include (but are not limited to): gastrointestinal, urologic/gynecologic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and HEENT

Units: 2.0

Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio