N345 The Adult Client

5 credit(s)

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Perform a comprehensive health assessment of adult patients to identify deviations from normal that can contribute to alterations in health.

2. Develop evidence-based plans of care that include cultural, spiritual, and developmentally appropriate interventions and health promotion recommendations for adult patients with medical/surgical health alterations. 

3. Participate as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team in the provision of safe, quality care for adult patients with medical/surgical health alterations.

4. Demonstrate clinical judgment when providing care to adult patients experiencing medical/surgical alterations in health.

5. Integrate knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology, and nutrition in the provision of care for adult patients with medical/surgical alterations in health.

6. Use verbal and nonverbal communication that promotes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, as well as professional relationships with members of the healthcare team.

7.  Securely use health information systems and patient care technologies in an appropriate, effective manner.

8. Provide health and safety related education based on the identified needs of patients.

9.  Use organizational and time management skills in the provision of patient-centered care.

10.  Report environmental hazards, patient safety concerns and participate in activities that promote quality improvement.

11. Adhere to ethical, legal and professional standards while caring for adult patients with medical/surgical alterations in health.