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Nursing Care of the Adult II

NUR164

Systems-based approach to exploring the more acute problems with associated emergent disorders, and their effect on the adult client. Chronic, long-term impact associated with these disorders is also addressed. The use of effective interpersonal communication skills with clients, their families, and members of the health care team is expected. Pharmacology principles and rationale continue to be applied during supervised medication administration. Students will develop and implement client-centered care plans. The student is expected to function progressively as a contributing member of the nursing team while caring for assigned clients with needs of moderate complexity in the acute setting. 8 Credits (4 Lecture - 12 Lab) Prerequisite(s): NUR154. Corequisite(s): BIO125. Spring Only.