NUTR 202: Nutrition In Healthcare IV

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Class Program

Nutrition

Nursing

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089299

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science

Description

Focuses on the role of nutrition in the care and management of clients with urgent and/or emergent health problems. Emphasis will be place on the role of nutrition in health restoration. Content is integrated with NURS 202.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance to the Nursing Program and concurrent enrollment with the following: NURS 202, NURS 252, PHIL 202. NUTR 202, PSYC 203

Course Learning Outcomes

Prioritize nutritional assessment/reassessment of the client with urgent/emergent endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal, neurosensory, fluid and electrolyte, and acid/base problems.

Evaluate pharmacologic, nutritional, IV fluid, and electrolyte replacement interventions for the client with urgent/emergent health problems.

Core Topics

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing: Endocrine, Renal, & IV Fluid/Electrolyte Therapy
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing: Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal