NS 311. Health Assessment

Credits: 3

This course provides the students with the knowledge and skill necessary to perform a comprehensive health assessment utilizing the skills of history taking, inspection, palpitation, percussion, and auscultation. Expected versus unexpected assessment findings are discussed from the perspective of the nurse's role in identifying and seeking safe and effective care management for the patient unit. Assessment will be discussed with regards to legal, ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic dynamics.
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