This course, a sequel to Adult Nursing I, introduces students to the specific and complex conditions that affect the functional health patterns of an adult patient. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of these conditions on an individual's functioning. The approach to the content is by way of presenting conditions related to meeting the basic needs of the patient and those arising from specific health problems. The nursing process provides a framework for selected independent, interdependent and dependent nursing interventions including health promotion and lifestyle changes.
Students are guided to examine terminology, the Pathophysiology of Common Causes, Specific Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Management for each specific alteration in health status. The Nursing Process is the framework used to deal with each health problem whilst the principles of Holistic Approach are emphasized during the care of the nursing client. These Courses focus on Gastrointestinal ,liver , renal , musculoskeletal & neurologic Systems. It will introduce the principles of Nursing Assessment, the standardized Nursing Diagnoses amenable to Nursing, Nursing Interventions and the Criteria for Evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on a Holistic Approach during the care of nursing clients. Finally, the Course focuses on the comprehensive Delivery of Care through the use of the Nursing Process for patient who has been hospitalized for Complex, Acute or Chronic Conditions.
