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May 02, 2024
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NUR 2304 - Health Assessment 4 Credits
This web-enhanced course is designed for Registered Nurses preparing for a bachelors degree in nursing (or with instructor permission). Complete assessment of all body systems will be explored with emphasis on physical examination techniques.
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Accurately perform and document a health history and physical exam. (GEO 1, 3, 4)
2. Communicate effectively with the client and the health team. (GEO 1, 4)
3. Utilize the language of physical assessment in describing health findings when documenting or describing the client’s health status. (GEO 1, 3, 4)
4. Demonstrate ability to utilize techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation.(GEO 2,3)
5. Utilize the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation to assess clients as a basis for nursing diagnosis. (GEO 2, 3)
6. Distinguish normal and abnormal findings during the physical assessment. (GEO 2, 4)
7. Utilize principles of growth and development in order to assess the current health status of the client. (GEO 2,3, 4)
8. Use critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in evaluation of abnormal data. (GEO 2, 3)
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