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Course Descriptions

NUR383
Advanced Physical Assessment
This course will provide the student with the knowledge and beginning skills to perform an advanced physical examination on clients. This knowledge will be incorporated with related pathophysiological processes to common abnormalities. Interviewing techniques and basic head-to-toe physical assessment will be reviewed. The course will then concentrate on the focused systems assessments necessary for providing care to clients across the lifespan. Students will be expected to perform an advanced physical assessment upon a designated client and effectively communicate such findings. The integration of laboratory findings, pathophysiology, and physical exam findings will also be addressed. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Scheduled by Special Arrangement.