Pathophysiological Processes I

Catalog description

This course introduces pathophysiological processes that contribute to many different disease states across the life span and human responses to those processes. It includes foundational concepts of cellular adaptation, injury and death; inflammation and tissue healing; fluid and electrolyte imbalances; and physiologic response to stressors and pain, and pathophysiological processes. Students learn to make clinical decisions using current, reliable sources of pathophysiological information, selecting and interpreting nursing assessments based on a knowledge of pathophysiological processes, teaching persons from diverse populations about pathophysiological changes, and communicating with other health professionals.