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Apr 18, 2024
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NURS 123 - Health Assessment
3.0 Credits
Provides an introduction to client assessment techniques with emphasis on wellness throughout the lifespan. Teaches systems approach for obtaining a health history and performing a physical exam as well as use of nursing process. Includes lab practice for assessment skills. Permit code required.
Prerequisite NURS 114, NURS 115, and NURS 118.
Corequisite NURS 124 and NURS 125.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Demonstrate the use of effective communication techniques and interview skills to obtain a health history.
- Employ methods and techniques used in physical examination correctly and efficiently.
- Use diagnostic equipment safely and correctly.
- Conduct a complete head-to-toe physical exam on a well adult.
- Recognize abnormal findings and age related changes in the physical exam.
- Organize and document data legibly and efficiently using correct medical terminology.
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze client and case study data and identify nursing diagnoses.
- Use the nursing process at a beginning level to develop a plan of care for clients from case studies.
- Respect cultural and social differences, privacy, and confidentiality in all aspects of data collection.
- Demonstrate professional behavior in all interactions with peers and clients.
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