10-543-109Nursing Complex Health Alterations I
Course Information
Description
Complex Health Alterations I prepares the learner to provide and evaluate care for patients across the lifespan with alterations in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and hematologic systems as well as patients with fluid/electrolyte and acid-base imbalance, and alterations in comfort
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate nursing care for clients with coronary artery disease
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
    integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients

  2. Integrate nursing care for clients with alterations in cardiovascular system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
    integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients

  3. Integrate nursing care for clients with acute alterations in the respiratory system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
    integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients

  4. Integrate nursing care for clients with chronic alterations in the respiratory system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
    integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients

  5. Integrate nursing care for clients with alterations in hematology
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
    integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients

  6. Integrate nursing care for clients with alterations in the endocrine system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
    integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients

  7. Integrate nursing care for clients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary resources to promote care of clients

  8. Integrate nursing care for clients with alterations in acid-base balance
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    plan nutritional interventions for clients
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary resources to promote care of clients

  9. Integrate nursing care for clients with pain and alterations in comfort
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral, written or performance assessment
    Criteria
    correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
    support diversity across the lifespan in client-centered care
    incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
    integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
    integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    integrate non-pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
    develop teaching and learning plans
    identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
    integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients