NURS 122BPhysiological Nursing Concepts

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5 cr. hrs.; 3.5 lecture hours; 4.5 lab hours per week. Prerequisite(s): NURS 112, NURS 138, and BIOL 146 "B" or better; for transfer students concurrent enrollment in NURS 138. Co-requisite PSYC 200 Physiological Nursing Concepts focuses on the problems of fluid and electrolytes, acid/base balance, metabolism, tissue perfusion, and altered protection. This course is designed to assist students in developing clinical reasoning skills as they utilize the nursing process and nursing skills to plan and provide care for selected patients. This course will include the nursing care and management of adult patients with fluid/electrolyte and acid/base imbalances, diabetes, cancer and problems of the immune system.