NU 230 - Health Assessment

Institution:

Endicott College

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Description:

Students use interviewing skills while collecting complete and focused health histories. The physical examination skills of inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and selected measurement techniques are used to assess major body systems of clients across the age continuum. The analysis of data using functional health patterns, clinical assessment tools, diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills enhance the students ability to define and describe a client's current state of health including recognition of selected deviations from normal. Students practice assessment skills covered in class lecture in nursing laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes BIO 201, BIO 202, or RN status. Corequisite: NU 210. (Cr: 4)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.endicott.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 927-0585

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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