Principles of Adult Gerontology Acute Care II

1 Course Unit

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 gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and neurological systems commonly encountered by adults-older adult age spectrum are covered. Spring Prerequisite: NURS 6070 AND NURS 5470 AND NURS 6370 1 Course Unit