Basic Adult Physical Assessment 1.0 UNITS

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Prerequisite: Current or prior enrollment in an accredited nursing program or licensure as a health care provider. This course focuses on physical examination of healthy adults stressing identification of normal and common abnormal findings in diverse populations. Variations due to normal age-related changes are presented. Examination techniques and elements of assessing functional, cognitive, and fluid status are introduced. Analysis of findings with clinical application is emphasized from the perspective of the entry-level Registered Nurse. Basic physical examination is limited to selected body structures within the following organ systems: integumentary, sensory, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neurological. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis only.