Module I: Nursing Care of the Individual experiencing
A. Module Objectives:
Utilizing critical thinking and the nursing process, the student is
expected to:
1. Compare the Etiology and Pathophysiology of the following disorders:
( some times risk factors would fit here also)
 (list disorders)
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2. Compare the signs and symptoms of the following disorders:
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3. Discuss the following diagnostic tests including purpose, normal
values, variations from normal and nursing care.
 (list the tests)
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4. Identify nursing diagnosis for the individual experiencing a ________
disorder.
5. Identify appropriate goals in planning care to assist the individual toward health
promotion, maintenance, and / or restoration.
6. Discuss therapeutic interventions
 Drug Therapy - including action, side effects, nursing implications
- (list drugs here)
 Diet Therapy
- (list types of diets here)
 Surgery
- (list type of surgical procedures)
 Exercise
 Other Nursing Interventions
- (patient teaching, rehab measures, prevention of complications,
force fluids, wound care, etc)
7. Discuss complications related to …………..
8. Discuss methods of evaluating goal attainment and modifications of the nursing
care plan.
B. Learning Resources
1. Read:
a. Harkreader, H. (2004). Fundamentals of Nursing - Caring and Clinical
Judgment. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, pp. 1-14, 74-77.
2. View:
3. Complete online case study C. Learning Supplements (what ever you desire to be placed on here)
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Vocabulary list
Games Web links –
Lecture Outline
Powerpoint – see blackboard site