This course is a continuation of nursing care for adults with diseases of the musculoskeletal, neurological and integumentary systems. Mental health conditions are discussed. Content related to diet modifications drug therapy, and disease management for these specific diseases is integrated. Information about health care agencies that focus on various conditions discussed in the
course, as well as related information on disease prevention, health screenings, health promotion, and patient education is included. Theory and clinical experience will be discussed in the
application of nursing care to adult clients, including the geriatric client, progressing from the simple to the more complex medical and surgical diseases and disorders of the various body systems. Integrated into this course are dietary modifications and the medications used in treating the various conditions.
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