CONCEPTS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSING

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3 semester credit hours In this course, learners will apply concepts, principles, and responses related to pathophysiological processes of disease as they affect patients across the lifespan and healthcare continuum. Case studies will be used throughout the course to correlate the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, ethics, and diagnostic tests on disease progression, treatment, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. Learners will apply best practices and clinical judgement to develop evidence-based nursing plans of care for management of acute and chronic diseases across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.