NUR 184 - Nutrition and Elimination Needs I

Institution:

Onondaga Community College

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Description:

This level one nursing course assists students in learning basic nursing care. The first unit includes assessments and skills such as: collecting and testing urine samples, monitoring intake and output, as well as client care during intravenous therapy. Readings, films and laboratory small groups are used to help the student learn to assess and promote their clients fluid and electrolyte balance. In unit two, the focus switches to normal adult nutritional needs. Areas of special concern to nurses are highlighted as assessing client readiness for diet progression. Unit three and four focus on basic assessment and measures to promote the hospitalized person's elimination. Co-requisite:NUR 180.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyocc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 498-2622

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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