LEVEL II
VNSG 1409 – NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS II
Credit Hours:
Prerequisite:
4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab: 1
VNSG 1122, 1136, 1500, 1402, 2413, 1160, 1231 and 1216
Palestine Program – VNSG 1230, 1234, 1461 and 2214
WECM COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.
WECM COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic
variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems; evaluate and treat patients with
medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition and drug therapy.
COURSE OUTLINE
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II.
III.
Introduction
A. Identify aspects of professionalism, character and nursing behaviors which
contribute to the well-being of the adult medical surgical patient.
B. Discus care of the medical surgical patient with regards to the nursing scope of
practice, legalities, confidentiality and ethical decision making.
C. Discuss components of patient teaching as they apply to the adult medical
surgical patient.
D. Discuss the impact of cultural diversity on care of the adult medical surgical
patient.
Care of the patient with Gastrointestinal Disorders
A. Assessment
B. Diagnostic tests
C. Care of the patient with ostomy
D. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of selected gastrointestinal
disorders
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2. Gastritis
3. Peptic ulcer
4. Inflammatory bowel
5. Hernias
6. Colorectal cancer
7. Gallbladder disease
8. Hepatitis
9. Cirrhosis/liver failure
10. Pancreatitis
11. Splenomegaly
E. Nursing care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders
F. Surgeries involving gastrointestinal system
Care of the patient with Genitourinary Disorders
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IV.
V.
A. Assessment
B. Diagnostic tests
C. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of selected genitourinary
disorders
1. Cystitis
2. Pyelonephritis
3. Obstructions
4. Hydronephrosis
5. Glomerulonephritis
6. Nephrotic syndrome
7. Renal Failure
8. Epididymitis
9. Male reproductive trauma
10. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
11. Prostate/testicular cancer
12. Cystocele/rectocele/relaxation disorders
D. Nursing care for patients with genitourinary disorders
E. Surgeries involving genitourinary system
Care of the patient with endocrine disorders
A. Assessment
B. Diagnostic tests
C. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of selected endocrine
disorders
1. Thyroid disorders
2. Parathyroid disorders
3. Adrenal glands
1) Addison’s disease
2) Cushing’s disease
4. Pituitary
1) Diabetes insipidus
D. Nursing care for patients with endocrine disorders
E. Surgeries involving endocrine system
Care of the patient with cardiovascular disorders
A. Assessment
B. Diagnostic tests
C. Common cardiac dysrhythmias, treatments and interventions
D. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of selected cardiovascular
disorders
1. Bacterial endocarditis
2. Coronary artery disease
3. Angina pectoris
4. Myocardial infarction
5. Congestive heart failure
6. Pulmonary edema
7. Valvular disease
8. Aneurysm
9. Arterial and venous insufficiency
10. Thrombophlebitis
11. Deep vein thrombosis
12. Anemias
13. Polycythemia
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VI.
VII.
VIII.
14. Thrombocytopenia
15. Purpura
E. Nursing care of patients with cardiovascular disorders
F. Surgeries involving cardiovascular system
Care of the patient with respiratory disorders
A. Assessment
B. Diagnostic tests
C. Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations of selected respiratory
disorders
1. Upper airway
1) Infections
2) Obstructions
3) Laryngeal cancer
2. Chest and lower respiratory tract
1) Infections
2) Adult respiratory distress syndrome
3) Pulmonary embolism and infarction
4) Tumors
5) Trauma
a) Fractures
b) Penetrating wounds of the chest
D. Nursing care for patients with respiratory disorders
E. Surgeries involving respiratory system
Care of the Client with Vision and Hearing Disorders
A. Assessment
B. Nursing management for impairment aids
C. Selected disorders
1.
Eye disorders
2.
Ear disorders
D. Implementation
E. Surgeries
Care of the Client with Immunological Disorders
A. Assessment
B. Diagnostic tests
C. Selected disorders
1.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
2.
Hypersensitivity reaction
3.
Lupus Erythematosus
4.
Tissue rejection
5.
Alementation
6.
Surgeries
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The student will be required to take all tests over course material.
See the Evaluation Policy in the handbook for grading and progression information.
See the Attendance Policy in the handbook for attendance requirements.
See Grade Information Policy in the handbook for information on grade information.
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