NURS 3202 - Pathophysiology I

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MidAmerica Nazarene University

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Description:

Part one of a two-part series that is designed to help students understand disruptions in health (i.e., pathophysiological disease processes). With a thorough understanding of disease processes, students will be able to apply scientific rationale in their nursing practice. This course will explore the clinical presentation of selected diseases, i.e., symptoms, and diagnostic findings. Additionally, basic prevention and/or treatment measures will be presented. General content to be covered in this course includes pathophysiology related to: cellular adaptation, injury, death, and wound healing; fluid balance; genetics; inflammatory and immune responses; cancer; hematology and hemodynamic responses; and gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary function(s). This course is part one of a two-part course series, to run consecutively from the fall semester (part one) to the spring semester (part two). Prerequisite: Admission to the major or consent of the instructor. Level II. Fall.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mnu.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 782-3750

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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