NURS
622
Diag & Mgt of Adult Common Dis
Hours
4.0 Credit, 8 Lecture, 0 Lab
Prerequisites
Semester
Winter
Health promotion and disease prevention; diagnosing and managing common psychosocial and physiological alterations in adult patients.
Health Assessment and Diagnostic Testing
Assesses common acute health problems commonly seen in adults in primary care settings using appropriate health assessment skills and utilizing applicable diagnostic testing
Evidence Based Practice
Evaluates the latest/current evidence for screening, differential diagnosis, and management of common acute health problems
Therapeutic Health Plans
Develops therapeutic health plans for common acute conditions using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapeutic modalities
Patient Education
Provides appropriate health promotion and maintenance and disease prevention patient education that is culturally appropriate and considers the patient's social, racial, educational, financial, and family needs