Principles of Adult Gerontology Acute Care I

Catalog description

This didactic course examines the epidemiology, assessment, diagnostic approaches, management, and evaluation of acutely or critically ill or chronically complex ill adults across the adult-older adult age spectrum. Students explore the dynamic interplay between the pathophysiologic basis of disease and the psychosocial and socio-cultural responses to acute and critical illness and injury as they develop clinical decision-making skills. An evidence-based approach to nursing and medical management including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic modalities is emphasized. Diseases, infections, and prevention issues related to the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems commonly encountered by adults-older adult age spectrum are covered.